Can Portable Power Unblock Electric Aviation?

Bye Aerospace and Electro.Aero advance portable chargers under development for future deployment to support emerging US electric aviation

24 Jul 2025

Electric aviation is edging closer to reality with a new partnership that could change how aircraft charge on the ground. Bye Aerospace and Electro.Aero have joined forces to create portable fast-charging systems designed to make electric flight more practical across the United States.

Announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the collaboration signals fresh momentum for a field that has long struggled with infrastructure hurdles. While sleek electric aircraft like Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer family draw attention for their zero-emission potential, they can only take off commercially if chargers are ready wherever they land.

That’s where this alliance comes in. The partners are developing mobile units capable of delivering 40, 80, or 240 kilowatts of power. The systems can be deployed quickly without expensive airport upgrades, giving operators a bridge solution before permanent installations catch up.

For Bye Aerospace founder George Bye, the move reflects a key reality: electric aircraft design means little without reliable charging. Electro.Aero, known for its compact aviation chargers, is tackling that issue head-on with technology built for short turnaround times at smaller airports and training centers. Co-founder Richard Charlton says the goal is to let infrastructure grow with demand, rather than lag behind it.

The timing feels right. Aviation faces mounting pressure to cut emissions, and short-range electric aircraft are emerging as viable tools for flight training and regional hops. Still, limited charging options and long approval processes have slowed rollout. This partnership aims to remove those roadblocks by offering adaptable, scalable solutions suited to current airport grids.

Regulatory hurdles and power capacity constraints still loom, but optimism is rising. The partnership may not solve every challenge overnight, yet it lays crucial groundwork for the industry’s next phase.

As cleaner flight inches closer to everyday use, Bye Aerospace and Electro.Aero’s portable chargers could be the spark that helps U.S. electric aviation finally take off.