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 nearing the first flight of its two-seat eFlyer 2 all-electric trainer, highlighting its global partners who have supported the aircraft's development and FAA certification efforts.
The eFlyer 2 has undergone rigorous pre-flight testing and has secured over 1,000 orders for both its two-seat and four-seat models, primarily from flight schools, but also for air taxi and personal travel.
Key benefits of the eFlyer aircraft include an estimated operating cost of $35 per flight hour, a lower noise signature, reduced emissions, and simpler maintenance compared to traditional gas-powered 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.”