Beyond Aero claims to have completed France’s first manned flights of an electric aircraft powered by hydrogen.
Beyond Aero, the aircraft manufacturer, successfully completed France's first manned flight powered entirely by hydrogen-electric technology in February 2024. The flight, piloted by the experienced Paul Prudent, was aboard the Blériot prototype.
Beyond Aero claims to have completed France’s first manned flights of an electric aircraft powered by hydrogen.
A French startup called Beyond Aero has successfully flown a hydrogen-electric proof-of-concept aircraft.
C'est un véritable exploit technologique que vient de réaliser la start-up toulousaine Beyond Aero en effectuant le premier vol habité d'un avion propulsé uniquement par de l'hydrogène et de l'électricité.
"Aviation will be electric." This is what can be read on the challenge coin, a kind of medallion, that Eloa Guillotin offers to her loyal partners, clients, and investors.
Startup Beyond Aero has completed France’s first crewed flight of a hydrogen-electric aircraft. Powered by an 85-kW fuel cell/battery powertrain, the modified G1 Aircraft SPY-XL ultralight was flown from Gap-Tallard airfield in southern France. Flown by Paul Prudent and named Bleriot in honor of...
La jeune pousse toulousaine a réussi la première campagne de vols d'essai d'un avion fonctionnant uniquement à l'électricité et à l'hydrogène. Mais l'objectif d'un premier avion d'affaires « zéro émission » est encore loin.
Our business aircraft is expected to enter the market before 2030. Named One, it is an electric aircraft designed for hydrogen fuel cell propulsion, with a targeted range of 800 NM.
Our first retrofit prototype, named "Blériot" in tribute to Louis Blériot, known for his pioneering flight across the English Channel, is powered by an 85 kW powertrain and is capable of carrying a pilot.
With offices in Toulouse and Paris, the start-up boasts a team of 35 highly qualified engineers from leading aerospace companies such as Airbus, Safran and Lilium.
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