The all-electric eFlyer 800 will directly challenge turboprop-powered business aircraft like the ubiquitous King Air and is slated to enter service in 2026.
Bye Aerospace claims it already has customer commitments for the eFlyer 800, which will carry seven passengers and one or two pilots on flights of up to around 575 miles. The new model will be powered by motors from Safran and new lithium-sulfur batteries from Oxis Energy.