The Tanzania-based private airline firm, Auric Air Services Ltd mulls to upgrade its Cessna Caravan fleet with the newly developed technology-electric powertrain.
The move will see the entire 12 Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft being upgraded to its electrified powertrains technology to drive substantial cost reductions and to make the regional flying more accessible and affordable.
Nurmohamed Hussein, Managing Director of Auric Air Services says that the partnership signifies a mutual commitment to explore the conversion of Auric Air’s fleet to zero-emission propulsion technologies.
Husseain says Auric Air will work with Surf Air to identify the most suitable propulsion technology and will offer financing for the conversion of Auric Air’s fleet once this technology is approved and certified.
Auric Air Committment to Reducing Emmissions
“Auric Air is committed to reducing emissions from its fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans and reduce cost of operations once the fleet is converted to the powertrain technology,” he said.
Auric Air is a charter and scheduled flight operator in East Africa and one of the largest operators of Cessna Grand Caravans in the world.
It provides flights to customers for safari adventures, access to remote destinations, and business operations for over two decades.
Stan Little, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Surf Air Mobility says that Surf Air has entered into partnership with the local firm to supply electrified powertrain technology targeting to make the airline reduce up to 50 per cent of its direct operating costs.
Little says the technology will also help Auric fleet to reduce 100 percent in carbon emissions for the fully electric powertrain.
“Surf Air believes the impact for other air operators around the world will be profound as the cost and environmental impact of flying are significantly reduced,” he said.
The US-based Surf Air Mobility, is a pioneering regional air mobility platform dedicated to transforming regional air travel through electrification.
As the largest commuter airline operator in the US, Surf Air Mobility partners with commercial leaders to develop innovative powertrain technology for smaller aircraft, facilitating the electrification of existing fleets and the widespread adoption of electric aircraft.
Surf Air is poised to advance the future of sustainable air travel to drive substantial cost reductions and environmental benefits to make regional flying more accessible and affordable.
Auric Air is awaiting the certification of the technology by the authorities before the agreement.
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