United States – training aircraft manufacturer Bye Aerospace has reiterated its commitment to reshaping the flight training market through electric aviation. The company sees its all-electric eFlyer aircraft family as a viable solution to reduce training costs, emissions, and operational complexity, potentially challenging traditional piston aircraft models.

• Bye Aerospace is advancing its eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4 programs, aimed at the training and air taxi sectors.

• The eFlyer 2, currently in the certification phase with the FAA, targets primary flight training and offers:

  • Lower direct operating costs

  • Zero CO₂ emissions

  • Simplified maintenance

• The company forecasts strong demand, with over 800 aircraft backlog, reflecting strong interest from flight schools and operators globally.

• Bye Aerospace claims the electric models will be up to five times more efficient than conventional piston-engine trainers like the Cessna 172 or Piper Archer.

• Certification of the eFlyer 2 is expected by late 2025, with eFlyer 4 following as a more complex multi-role aircraft.

About Bye Aerospace
Bye Aerospace, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, designs and builds electric aircraft for general aviation, flight training, and urban air mobility sectors. Its flagship eFlyer series is aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and cost of pilot training.

Source: Aviation Week
Photo Credit: Bye Aerospace