Kevin Noertker

Kevin Noertker, co-founder and CEO of Ampaire, is advancing aviation by integrating hybrid-electric engines into planes, old and new. With a background in aerospace engineering at Caltech, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Northrop Grumman, Kevin emphasizes practical, stepwise innovation. Under his leadership, Ampaire has logged over 30,000 hybrid-electric flight miles, and improves economics, reduces emissions, and expands access to underserved airports. His vision combines technical innovation with environmental responsibility, creating scalable solutions that balance today’s realities big aspirations for the future.