Electric airplanes have arrived!

Bye Aerospace, based in Denver, announced the launch of the eight-seat all-electric twin turboprop eFlyer 800 on April 22.

EFlyer 800 has a maximum cruising speed of 320 knots, a ceiling of 35,000 feet (10,668 meters), and a range of 500 nautical miles (926 kilometers). Under normal cruising speed of 280 knots, IFR displays can fly for 45 minutes (approximately 390 kilometers).

The two motors installed on the wings have dual redundant motor winding, quadruple redundant battery packs, and a complete aircraft parachute in case of emergencies.

This airplane can carry seven passengers and one or two pilots. EFlyer 800’s greatest advantage is that its operating costs are only one-fifth that of traditional twin turboprop aircraft.

According to Bye Aerospace, eFlyer 800 already has customers with deposited reservations and is in contact with US and Airbus for air cargo and charter services, and more.

🔗Source: Bye Aerospace

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