Bye Aerospace might just become the first U.S. company to certify an all-electric airplane in the normal category under Part 23 if the targeted mid- to late 2020 deadline holds to earn agency approval of the two-place Sun Flyer 2 and the four-place Sun Flyer 4. But Bye Aerospace’s reason to keep moving forward toward certification is not necessarily driven by a need to win an award as the industry’s first, as much as the need to get the new planes out into the business world. CEO George Bye said the company holds 220 combined deposits for the Sun Flyer 2 and the Sun Flyer 4.
George Bye Addresses the Future of His Electric Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- Bye Aerospace is pursuing certification for its all-electric Sun Flyer 2 and 4 aircraft, aiming to be the first U.S. company to do so in the normal category, driven by a strong business case and 220 combined deposits.
- The two-seat Sun Flyer 2 is primarily designed to drastically reduce flight training costs, projecting hourly "fuel" expenses as low as $3 compared to over $50 for traditional avgas-powered planes.
- Both aircraft feature advanced, sleek designs with compact Siemens electric powerplants, which offer quiet operation, zero emissions, significantly reduced drag, and lower structural weight for enhanced efficiency.
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