Sun, Dec 26, 2010
Airport Authority Passed A Resolution Recognizing The
Effort
Centennial Airport (KAPA) in Denver, CO has adopted a
resolution commending Bye Energy for its effort to develop and fly
an electric-powered airplane.
The Green Flight Project, which launched in mid-February, is
intended to enhance the development of an electric and
electric-hybrid propulsion system (EHPS) for commercial
application. The initial objective of the project is to design and
integrate a proof of concept electric propulsion system into an
existing, proven Cessna 172 airframe. First flight of the electric
172 is expected to take place at Centennial Airport in the spring
of 2011.
George Bye, CEO of Bye Energy, said the airport was a logical
place to relocate when the company outgrew its previous office
space earlier this year. "Centennial Airport has been an important
advocate for both Bye Energy and The Green Flight Program," he said
in announcing the resolution Thursday. "We are extremely grateful,
and look forward to other potential collaborations on renewable
energy projects," he said.
The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority passed Bye Energy
Resolution No. 2010-16 on Dec. 9. In addition to recognizing the
company is seeking to reduce emission and noise pollution with the
development of an electric propulsion system, the Authority
commended Bye Energy's decision to locate its headquarters and
conduct flight tests at the airport.
Electric Motor Mockup
Robert Olislagers, Executive Director of Centennial Airport, in
presenting the resolution said that "the development of an electric
motor for aircraft use is a significant advancement in addressing
environmental and economic challenges facing the standard aircraft
piston engine. Finding a safe alternative in the face of declining
low lead fuel production, as well as addressing air and noise
pollution, is critical to the future of general aviation."
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