France’s Beyond Aero Flies Hydrogen-Electric Demonstrator

The modified G1 SPY-XL ultralight is fitted with an 85-kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system.

Credit: Beyond Aero
Startup Beyond Aero has completed France’s first crewed flight of a hydrogen-electric aircraft. Powered by an 85-kW fuel cell/battery powertrain, the modified G1 Aircraft SPY-XL ultralight was flown from Gap-Tallard airfield in southern France. Flown by Paul Prudent and named Bleriot in honor of...
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