Bye Aerospace and magniX announced Tuesday that Bye has selected magniX’s Samson battery system to power the company’s eFlyer 2 prototype, a two-seat all-electric training aircraft scheduled for its first flight in early 2026. The agreement marks the first use of magniX’s Samson batteries on a fixed-wing trainer.

Bye Aerospace says the fully-electric eFlyer 2 will feature an all-composite structure and Garmin avionics. It is planned to meet FAA Part 23, Amendment 64 standards for spin resistance and is anticipated to include a whole-aircraft parachute system.

According to magniX, the Samson system provides high energy density, a cycle life exceeding 1,000 full-depth discharges, and safety technologies intended to support aircraft integration.

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