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Bye Reports Growing Backlog For eFlyer 800 Electric Business Aircraft
Bye Aerospace claims to have seen market enthusiasm over its recently announced twin-motor eFlyer 800 electric business/utility aircraft, which is pitched as an alternative to Textron's King Air twin turboprop.
Bye eFlyer 800
Bye Aerospace says it has taken 135 purchase deposits and options for its planned eFlyer 800 electric business/utility aircraft. (Image: Bye Aerospace)

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 work currently focused on developing the eFlyer's propulsion system and making 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 popular utility twin-turboprops such as Textron's ubiquitous King Air family.

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