{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/6a19a8c57296106df526f541?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Techne Connect Special: Ampaire, Behind the Vision with Kevin Noertker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1780066472047-def106e6-0f2f-4677-b2c6-3933d46a3da6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>&lt;iframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2y4aovgoJAk0shYbJKKrNg/video?utm_source=generator&amp;si=eb8ef74433aa4600\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Behind the Vision, Kevin Nortker, Co-Founder and CEO of Ampaire, discusses how hybrid-electric propulsion is transforming the aviation industry and why practical electrification is the key to sustainable flight. He shares his journey from working on stealth technology and space robotics to leading one of the world’s most advanced electrified aircraft companies.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores the challenges of battery technology, charging infrastructure, aircraft certification, and why Ampaire believes hybrid-electric systems are the most scalable solution for aviation today. Kevin also shares insights into entrepreneurship, start-up culture, leadership, and what it takes to build meaningful innovation in aerospace.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}