Surf Air Mobility Inc. and Z. Boskovic Air Charters Ltd. have entered into an agreement to upgrade Z. Boskovic's current and future fleet of Cessna Caravans with Surf Air's proprietary electrified powertrain technology once certified. Z.Boskovic currently operates 13 Cessna Caravans, making them Kenya's charter operator of Cessna Caravan, and intends to add two additional Caravan aircraft to their fleet by the end of 2024. This partnership is another step toward Surf Air's expansion of its proprietary electrified powertrain technology as it follows similar agreements to supply its electrified powertrains to Safarilink and Yellow Wings, two other Kenya air operators.

Surf Air's fully electric and hybrid electric powertrains are targeted to reduce direct emissions by 100% and up to 50%, respectively. As a top safari air operator in Kenya, Z.Boskovic?s commitment to environmental protection is at the core of their business. By substantially lowering the carbon emissions of their Caravan fleet, Z.Boskovic believes they can better deliver on their mission of protecting Kenya?s natural ecosystem while being a responsible steward of the country?s wildlife.

Electrifying Z.Boskovic?s fleet positions them well within Kenya?s consumer landscape, with increasing demand for safari and adventure trips along with a greater demand for greener, more sustainable travel. Surf Air is developing electrified powertrains with a target to have the equivalent power to combustion Caravan engines. As such, Surf Air believes its fully electric and hybrid electric aircraft variants will meet Z.Boskovic?s operational needs.

Then as battery technology and energy density improve, Z.Boskovic and others who operate the fully electric powertrain, have the potential for the range and capabilities to continue to improve. Surf Air plans to make the path to electrified aircraft adoption a simple process for operators to upgrade at a cost similar to regular engine overhauls, while increasing the time between subsequent overhauls compared to combustion engines. Electrified powertrains are anticipated to be quieter than their combustion counterparts due to a reduction in engine noise.

As Kenya?s largest charter operator of Cessna Caravan, Z.Boskovic recognizes this is critically important to reduce impact on wildlife and will make for a better experience for passengers on board. Kenya is a global leader in sustainability and environmental protection, and Z.Boskovic?s commitment to helping lead the air mobility industry forward demonstrates the immediate and practical applications for Surf Air?s electrified powertrain technology.