Beyond Aero's hydrogen-electric aircraft on track for certification
TOULOUSE, France - French aircraft manufacturer Beyond Aero on Monday said its hydrogen-electric powered light jet has made a "significant step toward certificate and commercialization," putting the company on track to deliver the first certified hydrogen-electric light jet by 2030, Meg Godlewski writes for Flying. Continue reading original article.
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20 March 2025 - Beyond Aero says its BYA-1 is designed from the ground up for hydrogen propulsion, using a battery-free fuel cell system with two independent power channels for redundancy and enhanced safety. The fuel cell stack capacity has been increased to 2.4MW. The aircraft’s 700-bar gaseous hydrogen tanks are positioned above the wing box structure to improve crashworthiness and eliminate high-pressure fuel lines in the pressurized cabin.
Propulsion is managed by electric ducted fans (EDF) with an advanced FADEC system for optimized performance. The simplified all-electric powertrain reduces moving parts by 90%, lowering maintenance complexity and operational costs. Hydrogen fuel is projected to be a cost-effective alternative to conventional aviation fuels.
“Beyond Aero is setting the precedent for hydrogen-electric certification,” said Walter Filho, Head of Certification. “Working closely with EASA, we are shaping regulatory pathways that will enable the safe and efficient adoption of hydrogen propulsion in aviation.” With CS-23 regulations not yet accounting for hydrogen-powered aircraft, Beyond Aero is collaborating with EASA to establish a special condition tailored to its technology.
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