Beyond Aero The refined version of its hydrogen lamp jet has been launched, and incorporates engineering advancements to improve safety, efficiency and certification preparation. The company aims to provide the first certified hydrogen lamp jets by 2030.
The BYA-1 features a battery-free hydrogen fuel cell system with a 2.4MW fuel cell stack, eliminating the need for high-temperature turbines and reducing maintenance complexity. The aircraft’s duct fans are managed by a custom FADEC system, optimizing the propulsion efficiency throughout the flight phase. To improve the crash lane, Aero Beyond has integrated a 700-bar gaseous hydrogen tank above the wing box, eliminating the high-pressure fuel line in the cabin. These improvements are designed to increase safety and position the aircraft as regulatory approval for EASA’s ever-evolving hydrogen power certification framework.
In addition to Aero, the BYA-1 will have a 65% reduction in fuel costs, while by 2025, 17% reduction in fuel costs compared to the Jet A-1. The all-electric powertrain is expected to reduce operating costs by 90%, while reducing operating costs by 55%, while improving reliability. Designed for commercial aviation, the jet can accommodate six passengers and has a 310 KTA 800 nm range, accounting for more than 80% of European flight routes. Its 620m takeoff roll and a 5.5° close angle can be operated at constrained airports such as the City of London.
The advisory committee of executives from Airbus, Hondorjet, Easa and Air France recognized the technical feasibility of the aircraft. Aero Beyond is actively working with EASA to build a regulatory framework for hydrogen-powered aircraft, thus shaping the future of zero-launch aviation.
Backed by $44,000,000, with $914 million in Louis and recent milestones and the latest in France’s first manned hydrogen electronics flight, Aero Beyond Aero is accelerating its way to certified hydrogen aviation.
