Production starts on the eFlyer 2 all-electric aircraft

US-based Bye Aerospace has signed a contract with Composites Universal Group (CUG) to begin production of the carbon fibre eFlyer 2 fuselage, the first major component for the new two-seater all-electric aircraft.

Bye Aerospace CEO George Bye said: “We continue to make advances in the FAA Part-23 certification process. These activities commence production of the first conforming eFlyer 2, the first of three planned conforming eFlyer 2 aircraft that will be used to help complete final FAA certification. We look forward to working with the team at CUG.

CUG CEO Steve Ruege said: “CUG is extremely proud to have been selected by George and the team at Bye Aerospace to begin tooling and construction for the all-carbon fibre fuselage for Serial #001 of the eFlyer 2 aircraft.

“We all feel here at CUG that Bye Aerospace has absolutely hit a home run with this next-generation all-electric aircraft design. We are very excited about working collaboratively with the Bye Aerospace team to achieve FAA certification and commencing production.”

Bye Aerospace’s current and future families of aircraft feature engineering, research and electric aircraft solutions designed to specifically address compelling market needs. Benefits include five-fold lower operating costs, no CO₂ emissions, and lower noise levels.

Bye Aerospace estimates the eFlyer will eventually eliminate the release of millions of metric tons of CO₂ each year as its deliveries begin and the general aviation fleet is replaced.