Surf Air Delays Caravan Electrification Plans Until 2027

Surf Air is developing electric and hybrid powerplants for the Cessna Caravan.

Credit: Surf Air Mobility
Surf Air Mobility said it now expects to receive FAA certification for its electrified powertrains in 2027, marking a one-year delay from previous expectations as the company adds more margin for supplier certification of key components. The U.S. startup said that its planned retrofit for the Cessna...
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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