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From Aerospace Testing Magazine:
French startup Beyond Aero has released new details and images for the hydrogen-electric business jet it is developing.
The company first revealed its CS23 hydrogen-electric light jet concept in 2023 and plans to deliver its first certified aircraft by 2030.
If the development program is successful, the BYA-1 will be the first clean-sheet hydrogen-electric business jet fueled by gaseous hydrogen. Beyond Aero successfully flight-tested its hydrogen propulsion system last year.
The company was founded in 2020 and is based at Toulouse-Francazal Airport in France.
The BYA-1 business jet has a range of 1,500km (930 miles) and a cruise speed of 573 km/h (356mph). The aircraft is designed for operational flexibility, with a take-off ground roll of 620m (516ft) and an approach angle of 5.5°, making it suitable for constrained airports such as London City.
The BYA-1 will use a low-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack with a capacity of 2.4MW to power its two electric engines. The aircraft's 700-bar gaseous hydrogen tanks are integrated within the wingbox structure, eliminating the need for high-pressure fuel lines inside the pressurized cabin.
Its two electric ducted fans will use an advanced thermal management system optimized for efficiency. A custom-designed FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) will be used to ensure performance across all flight phases.
