Ampaire

Ampaire, founded in 2016 and based in Hawthorne, California, is pioneering the aviation industry with its development of electric aircraft. The company's mission is to make flying clean, quiet, safe, reliable, affordable, and accessible to more people. Ampaire focuses on key innovations in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture to maximize the potential of the aircraft industry. Their flagship product, the Electric EEL, is a hybrid-electric aircraft that exemplifies their commitment to eco-friendly aviation solutions.

Notable figures associated with Ampaire include co-founder and CEO Kevin Noertker. The company is a portfolio member of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and has garnered significant recognition, including winning the Edison Award for Aeronautical Innovation in 2021 and the Climate Innovation Exchange's Future of Mobility award in 2020. Ampaire's advancements have positioned it as a leading force in the electrification of air travel, contributing significantly to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry.