Surf Air

Surf Air Mobility has signed a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprops. The initial order covers 100 aircraft with an option for an additional 50, all subject to Surf Air Mobility obtaining financing. The deal is part of a larger collaboration between the two companies aimed […]

Surf Air Mobility announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire electric aircraft company Ampaire. A closing date for the deal, which is reportedly valued at around $100 million, has not been made public. Ampaire flew its hybrid electric Electric EEL Cessna 337 Skymaster conversion for the first time in June […]

California-based Surf Air has acquired BlackBird, an “online aviation marketplace” that pairs passengers with private aircraft owners and charter operators via mobile app. The companies will form the new Surf Air Mobility Corporation, which will focus on 50- to 400-mile trips as an “alternative to commercial airlines and driving on short routes.” As part of […]