A digital rendering of Heart’s ES-30 regional electric airplane. [Courtesy: Heart Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
Heart Aerospace has selected Honeywell to provide its compact fly-by-wire flight control system for the 30-passenger ES-30 electric regional aircraft.
The ES-30 is a 30-passenger electric aircraft designed for regional travel, offering ranges up to 497 miles in hybrid-electric mode with 25 passengers.
Heart Aerospace is backed by prominent investors, including Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and has secured 250 firm orders with additional options for the ES-30, with service expected to begin in 2028.
One of the world’s most prominent aerospace manufacturers is adding its flight control systems to more electric airplanes.
Heart Aerospace, a Swedish manufacturer of regional electric aircraft, on Monday announced it has tapped aerospace titan Honeywell to install its compact fly-by-wire flight control system on the company’s 30-passenger ES-30.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
