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Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft
Faradair's Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft program has been in development since 2014. In September 2020, it was able to establish a permanent home at Duxford, where it intends to build a full-scale prototype and complete type certification by the end of 2026.
- December 31, 2026 - First Delivery /Service entry of BEHA aircraft
- March 29, 2024 - Test Flight /First flight of the BEHA prototype
- June 30, 2021 - Investment /Completion of 2021 funding round
Special Reports
In-depth background on the key issues and topics.
The Regulatory Environment
Many eVTOL and UAM pioneers appear to underestimate what it will take to meet complex regulatory requirements for their new aircraft.
Power Technology
Battery technology is still falling short as a long-term answer to the needs of eVTOL aircraft.
Air Traffic Management
Autonomous eVTOL aircraft join drones in posing air traffic management challenges
Ground Infrastructure
Some would question whether ambitious urban air mobility launch timelines are realistic in view of the ground infrastructure challenges.
Avionics
Advances in avionics technology are critical to unlocking the potential of autonomous urban air mobility
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