Regional Air Carrier JSX to Purchase More Than 330 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

The company expects to add the new models to its fleet of 48 Embraer E145s in 2028, opening new air travel options for small communities.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 03:59 PM ET

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A digital rendering of Aura Aero’s Era hybrid-electric aircraft in JSX livery. [Courtesy: JSX]

Key Takeaways:

JSX, a regional air carrier, has signed letters of intent to acquire up to 332 hybrid-electric aircraft from Electra.aero, Aura Aero, and Heart Aerospace, with the first deliveries anticipated in 2028.
This significant fleet expansion aims to provide sustainable and more affordable regional air service, reconnecting small communities to major cities and opening up thousands of currently underserved U.S. airports.
The new aircraft are expected to lower operating costs and emissions, aligning with efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector, and enhance JSX's mission to make regional air travel more accessible.
However, JSX's public charter business model faces a potential threat from a proposed FAA rule that could force public air charters to adhere to the same regulations as commercial airlines, a move sparking industry-wide debate.

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One of the world’s premier regional air carriers plans to add hundreds of hybrid-electric aircraft to its fleet.

Dallas-based JSX, the only regional air carrier with a five-star rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association, signed letters of intent (LOIs) to acquire as many as 332 hybrid-electric models from manufacturers Electra.aero, Aura Aero, and Heart Aerospace. The charter jet service expects to receive its first delivery in 2028, with a hybrid-electric rollout that same year.