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Beijing Airlink presented its Belyn 100HF hybrid-electric business jet concept at China’s Nanchang aviation expo, alongside the shorter-range Belyn 100HP. The announcement puts two proposed aircraft into view, but the available report provides no specifications, development schedule or commercialization plans.
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Beijing Airlink presented its Belyn 100HF hybrid-electric business jet concept at China’s Nanchang aviation expo, alongside the shorter-range Belyn 100HP. The announcement puts two proposed aircraft into view, but the available report provides no specifications, development schedule or commercialization plans.
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Beijing Airlink Aircraft, established in March, has presented two hybrid-powered business jet concepts: the Belyn 100HF and Belyn 100HP. The announcement introduces a new Chinese entrant and two proposed aircraft to the business aviation market, but the available report provides no details on specifications, development timelines or commercialization plans.
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