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eFlyer 800 Backlog Grows to 135
Electric
aircraft manufacturer Bye Aerospace says that the provisional order backlog for
its eFlyer 800 twin-motor airplane has grown to include 135 purchase and option
agreements. According to company CEO George Bye, it is aiming to certify and
start deliveries in 2027, with plans to start flying a prototype in 2024.
In
April 2021, Bye confirmed the launch of what had been called the Envoy
aircraft, rebranding it as the eFlyer 800. It is expected to provide an
electric-powered alternative to twin-turboprops such as Textron's King Air
family.
The
eFlyer 800—which the manufacturer claims will drastically reduce operating
costs and noise and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions compared with
conventional turboprops—will offer a 65-inch-wide cabin for business aviation
applications. A 12-seat commuter variant with uprated motors is also under
consideration.
Safran
remains a supportive partner as Bye continues to assess the most efficient
electric powertrain using the French engine maker’s Engineus electric motors
and GeneusGrid electric distribution and network protection system.
“After
two years of testing in Safran lab, we have validated all the key features and
demonstrated the unrivaled performance of our Engineus 500,” said Hervé Blanc,
executive v-p and general manager with Safran Electrical & Power. “This
electric motor can deliver 750 kW maximum takeoff power, which is the perfect
fit for the eFlyer 800.”
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