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Beyond Aero validates BYA‑1 hydrogen‑electric bizjet aerodynamics in DNW wind‑tunnel campaign with external gaseous‑H2 tanks

Beyond Aero completed a wind‑tunnel campaign at the German‑Dutch Wind Tunnels in Marknesse, testing a scale model of its BYA‑1 hydrogen‑electric business jet and validating aerodynamic performance, stability and control. Tests included configurations with external gaseous‑hydrogen tanks and confirmed theoretical predictions ahead of further development.

Discovered 2026-01-19T03:16:15.865830-08:00 | 2026-01-19T03:16:15.865830-08:00

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  • Provides experimental aerodynamic validation for a hydrogen‑electric bizjet concept, reducing design risk for propulsion, tank placement and control.
  • Tests explicitly evaluated external gaseous‑H2 tank configurations, complementing recent work on hydrogen tank integration at Onera and informing structural and safety cases.
  • Reinforces industry momentum toward hydrogen propulsion alongside ZeroAvia's SuperStack financing and H2Fly's expanded flight tests, indicating advancing TRLs and nearer-term demonstration pathways.

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