Ampaire, Ikhana study modifying Twin Otter to hybrid-electric for NASA

Credit: Ikhana Aircraft Services
Electric aircraft developer Ampaire is studying the feasibility of modifying the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter to hybrid-electric propulsion under a NASA contract. The Hawthorne, California-based startup is teamed with experienced Twin Otter modifier Ikhana Aircraft Services. The study is one...
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