USA – Electric propulsion system provider magniX has been selected by electric aircraft manufacturer Bye Aerospace to supply its Samson battery system for the eFlyer 2 prototype training aircraft. The aircraft’s first flight is scheduled for early 2026, marking a significant milestone in electric aviation and the evolution of sustainable pilot training platforms.

• The Samson battery system offers over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles, advanced safety features, and high energy density, tailored for aviation integration.

• The eFlyer 2 is part of Bye Aerospace’s effort to reduce training costs and emissions while enhancing operational efficiency for flight schools.

• This order follows magniX’s July 2025 partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company to develop an electric version of the R66.

Statements

• “The selection of magniX as the new battery provider for the eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype demonstrates the trust that leading companies such as Bye Aerospace are placing in Samson as the safest, most advanced battery system for electric aviation. We look forward to the first flight and to building a deep partnership with Bye Aerospace, which is doing tremendous work in demonstrating the technological and commercial potential of electric aircraft.” – Reed Macdonald, CEO of magniX

• “As we approach the first flight of our full-scale eFlyer 2 prototype, Bye Aerospace is proud to lead the next generation of pilot training with disruptive, all-electric aircraft technology. This milestone marks a critical step in our mission to deliver dramatically lower operating costs, enhanced reliability, and sustainable performance for flight schools. Our collaboration with magniX during the eFlyer 2 prototype phase brings together our innovative airframe with magniX’s proven electric power systems, laying the foundation for a cleaner, more efficient future in aviation training.” – Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace

Source: magniX
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