Past Aero has unveiled a refined model of its hydrogen-electric mild jet, the BYA-1, incorporating engineering developments to boost security, effectivity and certification readiness. The corporate stays on monitor with its purpose to ship the primary licensed hydrogen-electric mild jet by 2030.
The BYA-1 encompasses a battery-free hydrogen gas cell system with a 2.4MW gas cell stack, eliminating the necessity for high-temperature generators and decreasing upkeep complexity. The plane’s electrical ducted followers are managed by a customized FADEC system, optimizing propulsion effectivity throughout flight phases. For improved crashworthiness, Past Aero has built-in 700-bar gaseous hydrogen tanks above the wing field, eliminating high-pressure gas traces contained in the cabin. These refinements intention to boost security and in addition place the plane for regulatory approval beneath EASA’s evolving hydrogen-powered certification framework.
Past Aero claims that the BYA-1 will lower gas prices by 65 % in comparison with Energy-to-Liquid SAFs by 2025 and 17 % vs. Jet A-1 by 2030. The all-electric powertrain, with 90 % fewer transferring components, guarantees to cut back operational prices by as much as 55 % whereas enhancing reliability. Designed for enterprise aviation, the jet seats six passengers and boasts an 800 NM vary at 310 KTAS, protecting over 80 % of European flight routes. Its 620-meter takeoff roll and 5.5° method angle allow operations at constrained airports like London Metropolis.
An knowledgeable advisory committee of executives from Airbus, HondaJet, EASA and Air France has endorsed the plane’s technical viability. Past Aero is actively working with EASA to ascertain a regulatory framework for hydrogen-powered plane, shaping the way forward for zero-emission aviation.
Backed by $44,000,000 USD in funding, 914 million in LOIs and up to date milestones together with France’s first manned hydrogen-electric flight, Past Aero is accelerating the push towards licensed hydrogen aviation.
