Market Intelligence: North America

USA – Bye Aerospace, the first FAA applicant in sustainable Part 23 electric aviation, has attracted a notable client for both its training and regional air mobility all-electric platforms. Hopscotch Air has signed a letter of intent to purchase four innovative eFlyers, including one eFlyer 2 trainer and three eFlyer 4 aircraft.

Key highlights:

• Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer aircraft are designed to reduce operating costs by up to 80% compared to conventional aircraft like the Cessna 172, thanks to battery-electric propulsion systems.
• The eFlyer 4, capable of speeds up to 200 knots and a range of over 300 miles, offers a spacious cabin for a pilot and three passengers, making it ideal for regional mobility.
• Hopscotch Air plans to utilize the eFlyer 4 for routes such as White Plains to Nantucket, covering 191 miles in under an hour compared to over seven hours by car.
• The aircraft’s clean and quiet operation aligns with Hopscotch Air’s goals of reducing environmental impact and improving customer experience.

Statement’s

• “The clean, quiet eFlyer with its significantly reduced operating costs is incredibly important to our customers and increasing future business opportunities,” said Andrew Schmertz, CEO of Hopscotch Air.
• “We believe Bye Aerospace has a clear path to FAA Part 23 Certification, a disrupting technology for short-haul charter operations,” Schmertz added.
• “The eFlyer 4 is perfect for regional mobility, offering unmatched performance, speed, and range while remaining environmentally sustainable,” noted Bye Aerospace CEO Rod Zastrow.

Source: Bye Aerospace