A milestone in the development of the Fregate-F100 amphibious firefighting aircraft

HYNAERO and Altitude Aerospace have signed a cooperation protocol for strategic collaboration in the development of the Fregate-F100 amphibious firefighting bomber.

HYNAERO, a start-up company from Bordeaux, France, working on the design and production of a next-generation amphibious firefighting bomber, the Fregate-F100, is pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation protocol (MoU) with Altitude Aerospace, an international group specializing in aeronautical engineering activities from design to production.

The protocol, signed on February 10, 2024, formalizes the commitment of both companies to collaborate on the Fregate-F100 program and, in particular, on the conceptual design phases of the aircraft.

“We are delighted to formalize this partnership with Altitude Aerospace, with whom we have already been collaborating for several months,” said David Pincet, co-founder and president. “In addition to Altitude Aerospace’s know-how and expertise, this agreement represents significant financial support and an important step forward for the next phases of our aviation program.”

Nancy Venneman, President of the Altitude Aerospace Group, also expresses her enthusiasm for this new partnership: “We are delighted to collaborate on this ambitious and innovative new program, which is completely in line with the group’s strategic positioning and, moreover, with our geographic development in France.”

This promising collaboration between Hynaero and Altitude Aerospace marks a crucial step in the development of Fregate-100 and demonstrates both companies’ commitment to innovation and excellence in aerospace.

About Hynaero

HYNAERO is a start-up company spearheading the European FREGATE-F100 program, an amphibious firefighting aircraft with a payload capacity and range unmatched in the market for this type of aircraft, with an integrated predictive maintenance system. It will provide private and institutional operators with a modern aircraft capable of meeting the challenges posed by large fires around the world and the need to protect our forests, which are our carbon sinks.

About Altitude Aerospace

Founded in 2005, ALTITUDE AEROSPACE is an engineering design firm specializing in design, structural analysis and certification for both the development of new aircraft programs and the maintenance of existing aircraft fleets. The firm has earned a solid reputation among original equipment manufacturers. It collaborates closely in the development of large-scale subassemblies such as fuselage sections, wing boxes and doors. In addition, the ALTITUDE AEROSPACE Group assists numerous airlines worldwide with aircraft modification and repair through its Transport Canada DAO, its EASA DOA, and FAA delegates. The group employs more than 170 engineers in three locations-Montreal (Canada), Toulouse (France) and Portland, Oregon (USA).

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• Hynaero Press Release