The eFlyer800 is expected to be certificated in late 2025 or early 2026. Courtesy: Bye Aerospace
Key Takeaways:
Skye Aviation increased its order of Bye Aerospace's eFlyer 800 electric aircraft, bringing its total to 17 with options for 3 more.
This positions Skye Aviation as a major lessor of electric aircraft, providing a pathway for operators to transition to electric flight.
Bye Aerospace is progressing with its certification timeline, anticipating certification for the eFlyer 2 in late 2022/early 2023 and the eFlyer 800 in late 2025/early 2026.
Bye Aerospace's overall order backlog for its eFlyer aircraft models is nearing 900.
Denver-based aircraft leasing company Skye Aviation is adding to its summer purchase agreement from Bye Aerospace to the tune of two additional eFlyer 800s and paid option agreements for three more.
Combined with its 15 orders placed in June, Skye Aviation is positioning itself to become a leading lessor of all-electric aircraft.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
