Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Are Here: LYGG and Ampaire Partner to Bring Converted Planes to Market by 2026

In a groundbreaking partnership, LYGG and Ampaire will bring hybrid-electric aircraft to market by 2026. LYGG will integrate Ampaire’s hybrid-electric technology into its operational fleet, beginning with smaller aircraft and expanding to larger models. This collaboration marks a major step toward emission-free aviation, delivering an immediate solution.

LYGG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ampaire Inc., a technology leader in converting existing aircraft into hybrid-electric. The collaboration includes up to 200 Ampaire STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) Kits, certified conversion kits for existing aircraft. The rollout will begin by upgrading engines to a Cessna Grand Caravan, up to 12 seats, that will expand to larger aircraft, up to 70 seats.

“At Ampaire, our mission is to make sustainable aviation accessible and practical for operators today, not in some distant future. This partnership with LYGG allows us to bring our hybrid-electric technology to underserved regions, proving that cleaner, lower

cost, more efficient aviation is within reach, starting now,” says Kevin Noertker, Ampaire’s Co-founder and CEO.

Ampaire’s AMP Drive™ powertrain combines a fuel-efficient engine with electric propulsion, optimizing fuel savings and reducing emissions by up to 50 %. Additionally, as the system is fully compatible with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), further emission reductions can be achieved.

“This partnership marks a major step toward sustainable aviation. We’re proud to be among the first to bring hybrid-electric aircraft to market, leveraging its benefits to create substantial value for our stakeholders,” states Roope Kekäläinen, LYGG’s CEO and Co-Founder.

“With this collaboration, LYGG can offer customers more sustainable flights, significantly reducing the environmental impact of each journey. This technology enables LYGG to serve communities with more sustainable aviation options, aligning with our commitment to a sustainable future,” he continues.

Paving the Way to an Emission-Free Future with a Versatile Fleet

The collaboration builds on LYGG’s earlier partnership with Electra Inc., highlighting LYGG’s strategy of integrating innovative technologies across its operational fleet. 

“Our collaborations with Ampaire and Electra reflect LYGG’s commitment to sustainable aviation, providing solutions for today and for the future. Ampaire’s hybrid technology offers an immediate step forward, while Electra’s capabilities prepare us up for 2028 and beyond, solidifying LYGG’s role in leading regional aviation toward zero emissions,” Kekäläinen emphasizes.

Together, these partnerships establish LYGG as a leader in sustainable aviation, bringing new solutions to today’s operations and laying the groundwork for future innovations. LYGG is committed to transforming regional aviation with cleaner, more efficient technology and invites stakeholders to join in building a sustainable future for air travel.

More information:
Heidi Koivisto, Communications Manager, LYGG
+358 50 389 2863, heidi.koivisto@lygg.com

LYGG is a digital platform revolutionizing business travel by offering direct flight connections for efficient work trips. LYGG saves time, costs, and the environment, and is involved in innovating and building a more sustainable future for aviation. lygg.com AMPAIRE is pioneering the future of aviation with hybrid-electric aircraft that reduce emissions and operating costs, making regional flights more sustainable and efficient. Ampaire’s advanced propulsion technology offers airlines and operators a cleaner alternative, supporting a greener aviation ecosystem while enabling affordable air travel in underserved regions. www.ampaire.com