Ampaire Acquires Electric Aero Tow Startup Magpie Aviation

Ampaire’s Eco Caravan in Camarillo, California

Ampaire’s Eco Caravan in Camarillo, California. The Magpie approach works by towing an electric airplane through the sky with a high-performance electrified tow aircraft.

Credit: Ampaire
U.S. hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire has acquired electric aero tow startup Magpie Aviation, part of its plan to branch out into new applications and expand its customer base through strategic mergers and acquisitions. California-based Magpie has been developing an aero tow concept in...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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