Beyond Aero Unveils BYA-1: The Cutting-Edge Hydrogen-Electric Business Jet
Key Ideas
  • Beyond Aero reveals the BYA-1, a revolutionary hydrogen-electric business jet with a range of 1,500km and a cruise speed of 573 km/h.
  • The company plans to deliver its first certified aircraft by 2030, following successful flight testing of its hydrogen propulsion system.
  • Beyond Aero collaborates with EASA to establish certification standards for hydrogen-powered aircraft, shaping regulatory pathways for safe adoption.
  • An expert advisory committee, including aerospace veterans like Stéphane Mayer and Erik Carlson, ensures program feasibility and certification.
French startup Beyond Aero has provided new details and images of the BYA-1, a cutting-edge hydrogen-electric business jet. The company, founded in 2020 and based in Toulouse, aims to introduce the first clean-sheet hydrogen-electric business jet by 2030. The aircraft boasts a range of 1,500km and a cruise speed of 573 km/h, designed for operational flexibility at airports like London City. Utilizing a low-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack and 700-bar gaseous hydrogen tanks integrated within the wingbox, the BYA-1 offers efficient and environmentally friendly propulsion. Beyond Aero is actively working with EASA to establish certification standards for hydrogen-powered aircraft, navigating regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and efficiency. The company has also formed an expert advisory committee with aerospace industry veterans to validate the program's feasibility. Beyond Aero's strategic approach to hydrogen-electric aviation has garnered significant interest, with 72 aircraft worth $580 million already in the pipeline. With a dedicated team of over 70 engineers and plans for further recruitment, Beyond Aero is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry.
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