Only a few months after reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) for its full-scale hydrogen-electric propulsion system, Beyond Aero takes the next major step toward industrialisation of its BYA-1 aircraft. The company today unveils the complete feasibility study of its future factory conducted with Porsche Consulting for the industrial architecture and Kardham Group for the site’s architecture design.

Beyond Aero begins the search for its future industrial home

This extensive study clarifies the vision for a new aircraft manufacturing site, designed to support serial production of the world’s first certifiable hydrogen-electric business aircraft, and to create a significant new hub of industrial employment, skills, and innovation.

An industrial foundation that strengthens regional economic development and advances a new era of aerospace innovation. The planned manufacturing facility would support a cadence of 60 aircraft per year, and create 225 production jobs, including technicians, engineers, quality specialists, logistics roles, and hydrogen-electric integration experts. The building itself is sized to ultimately accommodate up to 120 aircraft per year as the program scales. These positions will be complemented by R&D teams, program support, testing operations, and cross-functional roles, forming a complete industrial ecosystem and a major economic engine for the region.

The study conducted by Porsche Consulting and Kardham Group defines the site’s operating model, energy needs, process flow, workstation design, and building layout. It outlines a complete aircraft manufacturing campus that includes:

- a 17,000 m² final assembly line,

- a delivery center with direct access to both road and runway,

- a customer showroom,

- a paint shop,

- R&D offices and labs designed following the most modern industry standards.

A new kind of industry: modern, efficient, and attractive

With Kardham Group’s architectural work, the planned site reflects the image of 21st-century industry: energy-efficient, resource-conscious, and designed around employee well-being. Far from outdated perceptions of heavy industry, this future facility represents an efficient, technological, and attractive industrial environment built to develop new skills and retain top engineering talent.

In parallel, the study draws on Porsche Consulting’s industrial expertise to ensure a safe, scalable, and efficient production flow from day one, including their proven know-how in supply chain and quality management — essential for a reliable Final Assembly Line.

Born and developed in France, the project is now progressing on a global stage, contributing to Europe’s leadership in aviation as it evaluates the best long-term industrial configuration.

A program taking its place in global aerospace landscape

Beyond Aero is emerging as a defining player in new-generation aviation. The company has:

- reached TRL6 with its full-scale hydrogen-electric propulsion system,

- completed France’s first manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight,

- secured over $1 billion in Letters of Intent,

- grown an international team of more than 80 aerospace engineers.

Beyond Aero is now entering a structured evaluation phase to determine the future home of its industrial site. Several regions, including candidates in France and across Europe, have formally expressed interest, underscoring the growing strategic importance of hydrogen-electric aviation.

"Modeling and testing our hydrogen-electric aircraft was only the first step. We are now building the industrial system capable of delivering it, integrating manufacturing requirements directly into the design. The next phases will include a modern, efficient, job-creating aerospace facility built for a new era of aviation."

Eloa Guillotin, CEO of Beyond Aero

"Designing a Final Assembly Line for a hydrogen-electric aircraft requires rethinking traditional aerospace production principles. Our work with Beyond Aero combines proven industrial excellence with the constraints of a new propulsion era — a unique opportunity to prepare the next generation of aviation manufacturing."

Dr. Arnaud De Vries, Associate Partner at Porsche Consulting

"Modern factories are no longer synonymous with smoking chimneys. They are efficient, sustainable, and designed to attract top talent. Hydrogen-electric aviation opens a new chapter, and Beyond Aero’s future site will be one of its showcases."

David Habrias, CEO of Kardham Group