Bye Aerospace Nears Key Approvals for eFlyer 2

Bye announced on Thursday that it has completed nearly all of its FAA-approved Means of Compliance and Certification Plans, with only one plan remaining to sign off (out of 16) that will form its basis for building a conforming prototype eFlyer 2.

Julie Boatman

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 05:36 PM ET

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The eFlyer 2 features an aerodynamically clean airframe that Bye Aerospace says is double the lift/drag efficiency of the Cessna 172. [Courtesy: Bye Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

Bye Aerospace has achieved significant FAA certification progress for its all-electric eFlyer 2 aircraft, completing nearly all (15 out of 16) Means of Compliance and Certification Plans.
The company has secured crucial FAA approvals, including its Certification Basis and Determination of Compliance, with the final system-specific paper expected by July.
This advancement positions the eFlyer 2 to be the first aircraft in the world certified under FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 for Level 1 electric, fixed-wing aircraft.
With these approvals, Bye Aerospace can proceed with partners to build a production test fleet, aiming for entry into the flight training and commercial markets.

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Bye Aerospace first flew its initial prototype of the eFlyer 2 in April 2018, and since then it has been working through several iterations of the aerodynamic design, powerplant, battery system, and other components that will go into the eventual production version of the all-electric, two-seat aircraft.