MALLARD ENTERPRISES, LLC
Mallard Enterprises develops runway independent aviation solutions that increase access, save time, are cost effective and sustainable. We are developing the ME-1A, a composite hull amphibious aircraft for operators who are looking for the world's most versatile Runway Independence Aircraft.
Bridgton, Maine (ME), United States
Aerospace, Defense & Security
Products & Services
Commuter / Passenger
Mallard Enterprises, LLC
When configured as a passenger transport the ME-1A will have a forward lavatory and up to 19 passenger seats. Small carry-on luggage can be stored under the seat or in overhead bins with larger carry-on luggage secured in the cargo area to the rear. Passengers will enter and exit through the rear ramp or left aft door.
ME-1A
Mallard Enterprises, LLC
Designed for best-in-class speed, range, and payload the ME-1A will be a 19 passenger 19,000 lb aircraft certified under existing FAA 14 CFR Part 23 and EASA CS 23 regulations. The ME-1A utilizes exceptionally efficient aerodynamic design principles and a lightweight composite structure to enhance a safe simple proven platform that enables runway independent transportation. The new composite airframe will provide the maximum protection from corrosion in harsh operating environments, minimize aircraft empty weight, reduce both hourly and life cycle maintenance costs and having fewer parts will be more affordable.
Firefighting
Mallard Enterprises, LLC
When used for aerial firefighting the ME-1A will quickly transport 12 hotspot firefighters and up to 750 gallons of water or retardant to rural areas. It will have the ability to scoop up water from a remote water source and drop it on a fire, without having to return to base to refill its tanks. The ME-1A will have the capability for other versatile multi-role missions such as passenger and freight transport, infrared fire surveillance and mapping, and air attack coordination.
About
We are introducing the runway independent ME-1A twin turboprop hull based all composite amphibious aircraft. Designed for best-in-class speed, range, and payload the ME-1A will be a 19 passenger 19,000 lb aircraft certified under existing FAA 14 CFR Part 23 and EASACS 23 regulations.
The ME-1A utilizes exceptionally efficient aerodynamic design principles and a lightweight composite structure to enhance a safe simple proven platform that enables runway independent transportation.
The new composite airframe will provide the maximum protection from corrosion in harsh
operating environments, minimize aircraft empty weight, reduce both hourly and life cycle maintenance costs and having fewer parts will be more affordable.
A hull designed seaplane, the ME-1A will have a Rear Cargo Ramp in addition to a large left side cabin door. The tail design will provide clearance to enable the direct transfer of cargo and passengers from the rear of the aircraft when the ME-1A is backed up to a shore, dock or on a ramp for fast, safe, direct transfers. The ME-1A can be configured for multiple missions to include regional passenger or cargo commuter, maritime patrol/reconnaissance, VIP, emergency medical services, as well as military applications.
Our manufacturing facility is an EPA Green Power Partner, powered by 100% renewable energy.
The aircraft engines that will power the ME-1A have been certified to use sustainable aviation fuel which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. The planned composite five blade reversible propellers will be 10% quieter. The ME-1A is being designed to have long-term propulsion flexibility so that as renewable propulsion systems mature, the regulatory framework to certify them is adopted and the infrastructure to support them is in place, our platform will be capable of transitioning to the systems that best fit operators' individual mission needs and sustainability goals.
The ME-1A utilizes exceptionally efficient aerodynamic design principles and a lightweight composite structure to enhance a safe simple proven platform that enables runway independent transportation.
The new composite airframe will provide the maximum protection from corrosion in harsh
operating environments, minimize aircraft empty weight, reduce both hourly and life cycle maintenance costs and having fewer parts will be more affordable.
A hull designed seaplane, the ME-1A will have a Rear Cargo Ramp in addition to a large left side cabin door. The tail design will provide clearance to enable the direct transfer of cargo and passengers from the rear of the aircraft when the ME-1A is backed up to a shore, dock or on a ramp for fast, safe, direct transfers. The ME-1A can be configured for multiple missions to include regional passenger or cargo commuter, maritime patrol/reconnaissance, VIP, emergency medical services, as well as military applications.
Our manufacturing facility is an EPA Green Power Partner, powered by 100% renewable energy.
The aircraft engines that will power the ME-1A have been certified to use sustainable aviation fuel which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. The planned composite five blade reversible propellers will be 10% quieter. The ME-1A is being designed to have long-term propulsion flexibility so that as renewable propulsion systems mature, the regulatory framework to certify them is adopted and the infrastructure to support them is in place, our platform will be capable of transitioning to the systems that best fit operators' individual mission needs and sustainability goals.
