Ampaire acquires Talyn Air

Ampaire, a renowned leader in hybrid-electric aircraft systems, and Talyn Air, a pioneering developer of innovative electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft systems, have jointly announced that Ampaire has completed the acquisition of a significant portion of Talyn’s assets.

This strategic transaction marks a crucial milestone in Ampaire’s mission to spearhead the electrification of aviation. By integrating Talyn’s capabilities, Ampaire is poised to achieve accelerated growth and expansion into promising adjacent markets, including defence, drones, and eVTOL. The acquisition also bolsters Ampaire’s intellectual property and contracts portfolio with an impressive addition of eight patents and seven government contracts, which include sole-source follow-on rights.

The incorporation of Talyn Air’s expertise allows Ampaire to diversify its hybrid-electric propulsion systems’ applications even further. These systems have already made history by accumulating over 18,000 miles of hybrid electric flight time, making them the industry’s leader and successfully implemented in general aviation and regional turboprop commercial aircraft.

Kevin Noertker, the CEO of Ampaire, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating that the addition of Talyn’s technical prowess in hybrid electric propulsion would result in immediate revenue growth. He emphasized the significant potential for expansion in both commercial and defense applications, particularly in the valuable drone and eVTOL sectors. Kevin reaffirmed that Ampaire’s long-term strategy revolves around becoming the foremost leader in electrified aviation, with this acquisition as a pivotal step.

Talyn’s CEO, Jamie Gull, shared the vision of advancing aviation and promoting a greener future through their innovative technology. By joining forces with Ampaire’s industry-leading solutions, Talyn’s vision is set to revolutionize the aviation industry significantly.

Established in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Talyn Air has demonstrated impressive flight-worthy aircraft technologies, established strong customer relationships in the commercial and government sectors, and secured strategically important contracts. The Department of Defence has recognised Talyn’s contributions through various programme awards, such as the NAVAIR Aircraft Division’s innovation on Group 3 to 5 UAS drones, USAF 621st Contingency Response Wing’s rapid deployment capabilities, and active involvement in the AFWERX TACFI design/build/fly programme under Agility Prime. Agility Prime, an initiative by the Air Force, aims to collaborate with the electrified propulsion and eVTOL commercial industry to accelerate emerging dual-use markets and facilitate rapid and affordable fielding by leveraging government resources.