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First electric business aircraft designed for hydrogen propulsion
Beyond Aero is building the first electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion, enabling six passengers to fly up to 800 NM (1,500 km), a range unattainable with battery-electric aircraft. Founded in December 2020, the company is redesigning the architecture of an aircraft around hydrogen-electric propulsion, focusing on fuel cell technology, gaseous hydrogen tank integration, and advanced cooling systems. With offices in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles, the company boasts a team of over 80 highly qualified engineers from leading aerospace companies. Beyond Aero has secured over $50 million in funding, backed by investors such as Giant Ventures, Bpifrance, and prior supporters like Initialized Capital, Female Founders Fund, and 7 Percent Ventures. Beyond Aero also completed Y Combinator in 2022. The company has secured $1.5bn in Letters of Intent (LOIs), completed France’s first manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight, and acquired Universal Hydrogen Co.'s assets, IP, and flight data. Beyond Aero is a member of the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition and the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation, underscoring its commitment to electrifying aviation with hydrogen propulsion.
Beyond Aero is developing an electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion, aiming to enable flights beyond 800 nautical miles. Their first aircraft, named One or BYA-I, is positioned as a hydrogen-powered, electric jet for private and business use. The company emphasizes ongoing innovation in fuel cell technology and aerospace propulsion.
Beyond Aero's product is a hydrogen-powered electric business aircraft (the One / BYA-I) designed for long-range (over 800 nm) private and business flights. The product leverages fuel cell technology to generate propulsion, positioning it as an electric aircraft built around hydrogen propulsion as a core propulsion system.
Who it’s for: Private jet and business aircraft customers seeking zero-emission or hydrogen-electric propulsion solutions for mid- to long-range flights.
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