Bye Aerospace, a global leader in sustainable electric aviation, has announced a significant boost after Skyborne Airline Academy signed a Letter of Intent for an additional 30 eFlyer aircraft, increasing their total commitment to 40 aircraft.

This latest order marks a remarkable achievement, with the eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4 aircraft order book now totaling 889 units, valued at an estimated $570 million. The total order book for the Bye Aerospace complete aviation line now exceeds $1.4 billion.

Skyborne joins a group of leading aviation training companies worldwide, recognising the commercial and environmental advantages of Bye Aerospace’s revolutionary eFlyer aircraft over conventional fuel-based alternatives.

The eFlyer series incorporates all-electric propulsion technology and a purpose-designed airframe offering up to 80% lower flight operating costs compared to traditional trainers.

This innovation allows flight training organisations such as Skyborne to deliver superior training without the burden of excessive fuel expenses, no carbon, no lead, and minimal noise.

Bye Aerospace intends to produce serial number 001 in the next twelve months, followed by full FAA certification in 2025, with customer deliveries to immediately follow.

Lee Woodward, CEO of Skyborne Airline Academy, said: “Our partnership with Bye Aerospace reflects the pioneering spirit of Skyborne and our constant drive to redefine pilot training for the better.

“By investing in Bye’s eFlyer aircraft, we will reduce our impact on the environment and support our airline partners with their sustainability goals. We’re proud to expand our order arrangement and look forward to seeing the eFlyer at Skyborne.”

Rod Zastrow, president of Bye Aerospace, said: “Skyborne is an internationally respected flight school, and this additional order is another tremendous endorsement of our product. It builds on the excellent momentum we’ve gained in 2023. We are thrilled to kick off 2024 alongside the aviation training leader Skyborne.”Subscribe to the FINN weekly newsletter