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headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and Rheinland Air Service GmbH, a leading European provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).
cargo, private, business, and military operations. In this sense, we all win.”
Rheinland Air Service is another firm looking to win by embracing the potential of all-electric aviation. Based near Düsseldorf, Germany, the company announced a three- pronged partnership with Bye Aerospace. One part being the future acquisition of five eFlyer 800’s, and another being the MRO representative for the aircraft in Central Europe with its service and support facilities in western Germany. Additionally, the company will be a designated reseller of eFlyer 800 aircraft in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
In addition, Bye Aerospace sees ample opportunity in the owner-operator vertical. Bye noted, “There is a great opportunity for owner-pilots with the eFlyer 800’s impres- sive performance, range, and speed.” Overall, the modern aircraft will be both technologically advanced and comfort- able with a designed 65-inch wide cabin width.
Skye Aviation is the first all-electric aircraft leasing com-
pany in the world and has completed purchase deposits
for 15 eFlyer 800 aircraft. According to the company, “Skye
fully supports sustainable, safe aviation leasing solutions
for our customers while at the same time slashing eCTOL
(electric conventional takeoff and landing) operating costs,
aircraft noise, maintenance and supply requirements ef-
forts. We embrace innovation that offers our customers far
less capital-intensive solutions for training, passenger, air For more information, visit byeaerospace.com.
Entry into service is expected in 2025, with more details to come later, most notably the avionics (the company re- cently announced Garmin 500 TXi avionics for the eFlyer 2), the propellers, interior layout and in-flight connectivity options. Bye assured the company’s commitment towards incorporating only solutions and products that a majority of aviators are comfortable with and trust.
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