Bye Aerospace Unveils Supplier Network Ahead of eFlyer 2 First Flight

Multidisciplinary team of partners is helping the Denver-based company prepare for the debut of its all-electric, two-seat trainer.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Bye Aerospace is preparing for the upcoming first flight of eFlyer 2, a two-seat training aircraft featuring an efficient electric propulsion system. [Credit: Bye Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

Bye Aerospace is in the final stages of preparing for the first flight of its two-seat eFlyer 2 all-electric trainer, highlighting the critical support from numerous global partners for its FAA-certified development.
The eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4 models have amassed an orderbook exceeding 1,000 aircraft, indicating strong market confidence.
Flight schools and potential air taxi operators show significant interest due to the eFlyer's projected low operating costs (estimated at $35 per flight hour), reduced noise, and lower emissions compared to traditional trainers.

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As Bye Aerospace prepares for the first flight of its two-seat eFlyer 2 all-electric trainer, the Denver-based company is introducing the global partners supporting the development of its FAA-certified aircraft.

“Our partners supporting the eFlyer 2 program represent some of the most respected names across the aviation industry,” said Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace, in a news release. “Their involvement reflects the low-risk approach and technical progress of the program, as well as the growing confidence in electric aviation. As we approach the first flight, this milestone represents years of focused development and close collaboration with partners who have helped turn eFlyer2 from a concept into a flight-ready aircraft.”