Electric aviation pioneer Bye Aerospace has chosen Everett, Washington-based magniX’s Samson battery product to power its eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype. Bye Aerospace has ordered Samson batteries for the first flight of the two-seat all-electric training aircraft, scheduled for early 2026.

magniX says its Samson batteries offer “industry-leading” energy density, cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles, and patented safety technologies. They are engineered to simplify aircraft integration while enabling longer ranges, higher payloads and greater time in service.

In July, magniX announced a partnership with the Robinson Helicopter Company to develop an electric helicopter demonstrator.

“The selection of magniX as the new battery provider for the eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype demonstrates the trust that leading companies such as Bye Aerospace are placing in Samson as the safest, most advanced battery system for electric aviation,” said Reed Macdonald, CEO of magniX.

The aviation industry is facing a pilot shortage, and flight schools are under pressure to train more pilots efficiently and affordably. Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer trainer is designed to make pilot training more accessible while advancing a more sustainable future for aviation.

“As we approach the first flight of our full-scale eFlyer 2 prototype, Bye Aerospace is proud to lead the next generation of pilot training with disruptive, all-electric aircraft technology,” said Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace. “Our mission [is] to deliver dramatically lower operating costs, enhanced reliability and sustainable performance for flight schools.”

Source: magniX