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Bye and BlackBird Agree on Electric Airplane Buy

BlackBird Air believes that electric airplanes will help lower barriers to entry for general aviation travelers.

Bye Aerospace flew its eFlyer 2 earlier this year as it strives to be the first to bring an all-electric Part 23-certified aircraft to the flight training market. (Photo: Bye Aerospace).

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

May 30, 2019

Bye Aerospace has signed a deal with charter broker BlackBird Air for the purchase of 110 eFlyer electric airplanes. BlackBird plans to provide the airplanes to its charter operator and commercial pilot partners to use for BlackBird-sourced flights.

Bye is developing two eFlyer versions, the two-seat eFlyer 2 (formerly the SunFlyer) and the four-seat eFlyer 4. After FAA certification, the two-seater could start deliveries in 2021, according to Bye Aerospace senior vice president Diane Simard, followed a year later by the eFlyer 4. The base price for the two-seater is $349,000 and the four-seater $449,000. The standard-equipped versions will include an airframe parachute, air-conditioning, VFR avionics, and an angle-of-attack indicator. Premium options that will be offered include IFR avionics, autopilot, and interior and exterior upgrades.

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