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 the involvement of numerous global partners crucial to its FAA-certified development.
The eFlyer 2 integrates advanced technologies from suppliers like Safran (electric motor), MagniX (energy storage), and Garmin (avionics), designed for low-noise, energy-efficient operation.
With an orderbook exceeding 1,000 aircraft, the eFlyer 2 targets flight training schools and air taxi services, offering significantly lower operating costs (estimated $35/flight hour) compared to traditional aircraft.

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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.”