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Electric Jet Developer Heart Aerospace Ditches Sweden for U.S.

Company is shuttering operations in Sweden to scale up its team in the U.S., where it is planning to fly a demonstrator this year.

Heart Aerospace ES-30 Los Angeles U.S.
Hybrid-electric regional jet developer Heart moves its corporate headquarters from snowy Sweden to sunny Los Angeles. [Courtesy: Heart Aerospace]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Heart Aerospace is relocating its corporate headquarters and all operations from Sweden to Los Angeles, U.S., to consolidate resources.
  • This strategic move aims to accelerate product development, strengthen its U.S. market presence, and shift regulatory focus towards the American framework, especially as it prepares for flight testing its X1 electric demonstrator.
  • The company, which is developing the hybrid-electric ES-30 regional aircraft, has already established a U.S. R&D hub, secured an FAA grant, and signed a letter of intent with American charter carrier JSX.
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Swedish hybrid-electric regional aircraft developer Heart Aerospace is moving to the U.S.

The manufacturer on Wednesday announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from its home country to Los Angeles. It will shutter operations in Sweden, redirecting resources to build up its U.S. team.

Jack Daleo

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.

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