Photo – B23 Energic aircraft flying at Centennial Airport during the “Across America” Tour July 2025.
Centennial Airport announced that Centennial Flyers, a flight school based at the airport, has confirmed an order for six all-electric training aircraft e-powered by H55, a Swiss electric propulsion systems manufacturer. Centennial Flyers will be the first operator in Colorado, and H55’s first fleet customer in the United States, to incorporate this next-generation aircraft into their training program.
“Centennial Flyers is proud to bring electric flight to Colorado, pioneering and leading the transition to cleaner and quieter aircraft. Our members will be flying the most technologically advanced trainer in the world, and we are committed to establishing Centennial Airport as the home of Colorado’s next generation of flight.” said Scott H Smith, President of Centennial Flyers.
This announcement follows Centennial Flyers’ signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) in July during H55’s “Across America” tour stop at Centennial Airport, where the airport served as Colorado’s exclusive host for the world’s first certified electric trainer aircraft, the B23 Energic. During that visit, the aircraft also underwent official noise measurement tests at Centennial Airport – demonstrating noise levels so low that several of the airport’s monitoring stations did not register the aircraft’s sound above ambient levels.
Centennial Flyers expects to receive its first two B23 Energic aircraft in 2027, followed by the remaining four in 2028 (delivery dates subject to change).
“The Centennial Airport Authority’s leadership in advancing clean, quiet aviation is paving the way for a new era of sustainable flight. Their commitment creates exactly the kind of forward-looking environment needed for electric aviation to thrive,” said Kristen Jurn, H55 Sales Manager North America. “We are thrilled and also proud to support Centennial Flyers, the first U.S. fleet customer of H55, as they adopt six H55-powered B23 Energic aircraft. This milestone strengthens next-generation pilot training, enhances community compatibility, and demonstrates the real-world benefits of electric operations.”
“The quiet nature of electric flight will have a positive impact on the communities surrounding our airport, and we’re proud to see sustainable aviation technology taking root right here at Centennial.” said Michael Fronapfel, Executive Director of Centennial Airport.
Centennial Airport remains committed to supporting industry progress toward quieter, cleaner, and more efficient flight technologies through collaboration with its tenants and partners across the aviation community.
