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Faradair Establishes UK Base For Biofuel Hybrid STOL Aircraft
Faradair will build the prototype for its BEHA family of fixed-wing regional aircraft at the historic Duxford airfield in the UK.
Faradair Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft
UK-based Faradair sees its BEHA family of aircraft being used for various applications, including passenger transportation and freight. [Photo: Faradair]

Faradair, the UK company developing a hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing aircraft, is relocating its operation to Duxford airfield. Beginning September 1, the startup will be a tenant in the new Avtech facility being established there as a research and development hub for general aviation ventures by Cambridge University’s Gonville & Caius College on land that it owns.

The Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft (BEHA) being developed by Faradair is due to be ready for a first flight by late 2023 or early 2024. The program will consist of three variants: the hybrid electric M1H; a pilotless M1AT model to be operated autonomously for military roles; and an all-electric E1 that is expected to be available by 2030, subject to the availability of applicable battery or hydrogen fuel cell technology.