Bye Aerospace has partnered with carbon fibre specialist Composite Approach to build the first structural composite aircraft for the eFlyer 2 electric training platform. The eFlyer 2 will be the first electric aircraft to feature an EASA-certified electric engine and high-density batteries, integrated into an efficient, purpose-built airframe.

Composite Approach will provide full-airframe, aerospace-grade carbon fibre manufacturing, helping the aircraft meet performance and durability demands of the training sector.

"This collaboration represents a turning point for electric aviation," says Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace. "By combining our all-electric, aerodynamically efficient design with Composite Approach's mastery of lightweight composite structures, we can demonstrate the first commercially viable all-electric aircraft to address the high costs of pilot training."

"We are thrilled to partner with Bye Aerospace on this historic project," adds Brian Harris, CEO of Composite Approach. "Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of composite technology, and this aircraft will showcase how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand to transform aviation."

The eFlyer series aims to cut operating costs and eliminate emissions from pilot training while advancing sustainable aircraft design.