Surf Air Mobility has announced it has partnered with the Hawaii Department of Transportation and, BETA Technologies to be a candidate for the Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
Surf Air Mobility’s airline subsidiary, Mokulele Airlines is the largest commuter airline in Hawaii by scheduled departures, providing high-frequency interisland service across 10 routes and nine destinations, according to a company press release, and plans to integrate electric aircraft into existing commercial airline service, an approach that aligns directly with the eIPP RFP’s objectives.
“In coordination with HDOT and BETA, Surf Air Mobility would bring together its airline operations, safety culture, SurfOS software, and community connectivity together with BETA’s electric aircraft technology, making it an ideal candidate for the eIPP initiative. BETA’s ALIA electric aircraft is designed for short-haul routes like those flown daily by Mokulele Airlines, creating a practical pathway for electrification within Hawaii’s existing air transportation system. The entities initially plan to conduct cargo-carrying missions between Mokulele’s existing route pairs.”
Ed Sniffen, Hawaii Department of Transportation Director, said: “The eIPP initiative would provide an opportunity for Hawaii to be at the forefront of advanced aviation mobility technology, while supporting the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s long-term efforts to develop efficient, affordable, and renewable alternative forms of interisland transportation.”
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