Ampaire Cessna Eco-Caravan successfully completed the hybrid Jet-A/Electric maiden flight usind the RED A03 Jet-A engine. Los Angeles (Nov 18th, 2922) A Cessna Grand Caravan took off from Camarillo airport, north-east of Los Angeles in a pure hybrid installation using the Ampaire electric motor and battery in combination with the RED A03 V12 Jet-A compression… Continue reading Ampaired had the maiden flight with the RED A03 powered ECO-Caravan
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Ampaire eHybrid
Ampaire announces RED Aircraft GmbH as Reciprocating Engine Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Eco Caravan. Both Companies Envision Collaboration on Additional Hybrid-Electric Programs Oshkosh, WI (July 25, 2022) Ampaire today announced a key exclusive supplier for the hybrid-electric propulsion system it is developing for its Eco Caravan aircraft, an upgrade to the current Cessna Grand Caravan.… Continue reading Ampaire eHybrid
Fletcher FU-24
Recently a Fletcher FU-24 took its maiden flight in New Zealand, now using the modern common rail compression ignition RED A03-003 engine with 500 HP, replacing its original 400 HP 8 cylinder AVGAS engine. Diesel Air New Zealand Ltd., in New Zealand, and RED Aircraft, in Germany, have been working hard to retrofit the classic… Continue reading Fletcher FU-24
RED A03 achieved the TCDS extension for 550 hp
RED Aircraft A03 V12-cylinder compression ignition engine now available with 550 hp/405 kW. RED Aircraft is a brand of Raikhlin Aircraft Engine Developments GmbH based in Adenau, Germany. RED Aircraft develops highly sophisticated and innovative engine solutions for motorsports and aviation. The award winning RED A03 series is a V12 compression-ignition engine, offering 500-550 hp/367-405… Continue reading RED A03 achieved the TCDS extension for 550 hp