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Bye Aerospace Reveals Electric Airplane Suppliers
Company says its eFlyer 2 is expected to achieve first flight soon
Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 prototype
Bye Aerospace’s electric eFlyer 2 prototype is nearly ready for its first flight.

Bye Aerospace says it is nearing the first flight of the electric eFlyer 2 two-seat training airplane and has revealed suppliers that will provide major components and equipment for the program. These include composite structure, powerplant, batteries, and avionics. 

A key component is the Safran Electrical and Power EngineUs 100B1 electric motor, which is EASA-certified and undergoing the FAA validation process, according to Bye CEO Rod Zastrow. The motor will be powered by MagniX USA battery modules, redundant power distribution, and charging equipment. Sensenich Propellers is supplying the propeller.

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