Just seven months after its founding, Beijing Airlink Aircraft (BAIRAC) has stepped into public view with plans for a hybrid-electric business jet, commuter aircraft, and 50-seat airliner. The Chinese start-up presented concepts for the Belyn 100HF business jet, the Belyn 100HP commuter, and the Belyn 500 last week at the China Aviation Industry Conference and Nanchang Aviation Expo.
According to the company, the Belyn 100HF models use different hybrid propulsion systems, both now under development with undisclosed partners. BAIRAC said it will have an mtow of around 8,000 kilograms (17,600 pounds) and up to a Mach 0.80 cruise speed.
Designed for a maximum range of 3,500 kilometer (1,890 nm), the Belyn 100HF will feature the company’s HDF parallel-hybrid propulsion system. A bidirectional generator embedded in the low-pressure shaft assists the fuel engine, adding torque and boosting thrust at takeoff.
The shorter-range Belyn 100HP, designed for a 1,200-kilometer (648-nm) maximum range and Mach 0.50 cruise, features the HDP series hybrid system. A fuel engine generates electricity for an electric motor that drives the propulsor. BAIRAC said the design mechanically decouples the engine from the propulsor to improve efficiency.
Both designs list a 1,000-meter (3,280-foot) takeoff distance and an 800-meter (2,624-foot) landing distance. They can hold six to 12 occupants and have a cabin height of 1.8 meters (5 feet 11 inches). Specifications have not been released for the larger 50-seat-class Belyn 500 series, which targets high-frequency, point-to-point inter-regional service.
BAIRAC plans to fly a prototype of at least one of these models between 2028 and 2029, followed by certification and delivery of its first product within five years. The startup said it is targeting a Hong Kong stock listing in 2030.
Established in March, BAIRAC is headquartered next to Runway 18R at Beijing Capital Airport (ZBAA), on a site of roughly 70,000 sq meters with a large hangar and space for design, prototype manufacturing, system integration and ground testing. Xinding Capital led its first financing round in June but did not disclose the amount.
BAIRAC’s next public appearance is set for the Zhuhai Airshow on December 7, where it plans to show a full-scale Belyn 100HF model.
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