The commercial aviation problem
Over 25,000 commercial aircraft in service today, account for 2.3% of global emissions. By 2040, the number of aircraft expected to be in service is 41,000!
'Offsetting' is no longer considered viable to change the "black listed" aviation industry, yet it has committed along with Governments to become net zero by 2050.
Batteries and hydrogen are not quite ready for certifiable commercial operations at the size and scale required for regional air transport. Therefore the first step on the sustainable aviation journey will be via smaller, regional aircraft using ‘hybrid-electric’ propulsion.
UBS forecasts that hybrid-electric aircraft market will be worth in excess of $178Billion by 2040.
Our Vision
Exciting new technologies like electric motors, batteries, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are paving the way for a greener future in aviation!
We've embarked on an incredible journey to create a ground-breaking air asset, featuring hybrid-electric propulsion — an immediate solution to kickstart the NetZero transition.
While full NetZero flight is on the horizon, we believe that combining sustainable aviation fuel with electric motors can revolutionize regional air transport for people and cargo, making it economically viable!
Imagine the potential of thousands of underutilized local airfields transforming into a vibrant daily transportation network, providing time-saving, hassle-free regional travel that truly enhances social mobility.
Curious about the future of regional air transport? Tune in to our Founder and CEO, Neil Cloughley, as he shares our vision for hybrid-electric regional flight in an engaging discussion with BBC journalist Theo Leggett on the Business Daily podcast series!
About Us
Faradair burst onto the scene in 2014 as an exciting, next generation 'duel-tech' airplane manufacturer, creating both manned and unmanned air assets!
With decades of commercial and military aviation expertise, our core team is equipped with the market knowledge to revolutionize regional flight for cargo and passengers alike.
Over the past decade, our groundbreaking vision for hybrid-electric flight has gained widespread recognition as the most promising near-term opportunity for sustainable aviation.
To make Regional Air Mobility (RAM) a daily reality for everyone, we’re tackling three key challenges: operational costs, noise, and emissions.
We're thrilled to be finalizing our aircraft design for both manned and unmanned missions, with plans to kick off proof of concept flights in just a couple of years!
We are excited to bring you glimpse of the layout and core propulsion methodology for our aircraft here, but the full and final design has yet to be revealed, but we hope to do so in the coming months with investment support.
Our commitment to hybrid-electric flight is being celebrated as a vital step toward sustainable aviation, and PwC has named Faradair 'one to watch' in its NetZero Future Fifty report, thanks to the vision and experience of our founding team.
Plus, we’re proud to have received the inaugural 'Sir Michael Marshall Award for Sustainability in Aviation' for our innovative vision of hybrid-electric regional flight!
BEHA
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Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft
Low Costs
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Reduced operational costs versus existing aircraft
Low Noise
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Propulsion via quiet electric motors & ducted fans
Low Emissions
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Certified turbine generator reducing fuel burn (JetA/SAF) & emissions
Design Evolution
The company is evolving an innovative hybrid-electric, clean-sheet design aircraft concept, that utilises a unique and proven wing configuration for Electric Short Take-Off and Landing (E-STOL) from runways of less than 300m (984ft).
Initial analysis
Initial wing configuration and layout analysed and compared to alternative options
Asset scale-up
Initial concept scaled up from 8 seat to a 19 seat utility aircraft for passenger and cargo (3x LD3 containers) operations
Design studied
Design taken to Swansea University, studied and optimised, core concept proven
Model and Propulsion Test
Revised design models created and studied. Electric motors selected (magniX) and begin flight testing. Turbogenerator selected (Honeywell) and ground rig testing begins
Initial scale model
Initial design concept model's created and analysed and industry partners selected
Final design freeze
The aircraft is now entering the final design iteration following future customer and operator feedback and changing non-civilian mission requirements
Partners are currently testing and evolving the components of the hybrid electric propulsion system. The core power source is based on a proven and type certified APU turbogenerator flying in Airbus aircraft today.
This modular power capability will ensure the aircraft is able to operate from any regional airfield today, using either JetA fuel or Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) when available.
In the future, the turbine generator could be replaced by full NetZero power source options such as batteries or hydrogen fuel cells under an STC modification, once these technologies become commercially viable.
The BEHA will be certified under existing Part23/CS23 regulations for commuter category aircraft.
Height 14 ft 10 in (4.52 m)
Length 48 ft 2 in (14.69 m)
Wingspan 57 ft (17.37 m)
Partners
Team
Expertise. Passion. Track Record.
One of the most experienced commercial aviation founding teams within the new Advanced Air Mobility market, the Faradair executive team have excellence in aerospace, engineering, design, operations, military and finance
“Faradair will be capable of addressing a currently-unserved portion of the market and further, creating new use cases for both commercial and defense applications”
Taylor Alberstadt - Honeywell, USA
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