January 11, 2024 at 6:00pm PT
Guest Speaker: Kamran Akhter
Meeting ID: 886 7327 5060
Ampaire Inc, headquartered in Hawthorne, California, is a pioneering developer of hybrid electric aircraft. The surge in aircraft demand, combined with a concurrent increase in aviation-related emissions, underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions. The continuous growth in emissions from aviation necessitates transformative actions. The transition to electric or hybrid electric aircraft represents a groundbreaking approach to mitigate this issue, fostering sustainability and energy efficiency within the aviation industry.
In this presentation, Ampaire will provide an insightful overview of its hybrid electric powertrain technology. It will elucidate the methodology for implementing this scalable concept into various aircraft platforms. Furthermore, Ampaire will explore the diverse applications of this technology across different aircraft models, highlighting its versatility and adaptability within the aviation sector.
Kamran Akhter is a Mechanical Design Engineer at Ampaire, specializing in the structural design and development of hybrid electric platforms for general aviation aircraft. He has also been involved in the flight test program of hybrid electric airplanes as a Flight Test Engineer.