Bye Aerospace and Siemens will collaborate on future development of Bye Aerospace’s all-electric Sun Flyer 2, which made its maiden trip aloft this spring and is expected to begin certification flight trials soon.
Siemens Electric Motor Will Power Sun Flyer 2
Key Takeaways:
- Bye Aerospace and Siemens have partnered for the future development and FAA certification of Bye Aerospace’s all-electric Sun Flyer 2 aircraft.
- Siemens will supply the electric propulsion motor (SP70D) and inverter for the Sun Flyer program and will be an active partner through the FAA certification and production phases.
- The Sun Flyer family aims to be the first FAA-certified, U.S.-built practical all-electric airplanes for flight training and general aviation, leveraging electric propulsion for enhanced safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
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