The General Aviation Stalwarts That New Propulsion Developers Need

Cessna Caravan

Ampaire is flying its electric powertrain on a Cessna Caravan.

Credit: Ampaire
The poster child for new aviation technologies such as electrified propulsion and autonomy is not some exotic NASA X-plane, but that everyday workhorse: the Cessna Caravan. Because of its size, availability and popularity, the utilitarian Caravan is the go-to platform for flight testing and market...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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