Hybrid-electric regional jet developer Heart moves its corporate headquarters from snowy Sweden to sunny Los Angeles. [Courtesy: Heart Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace is relocating its corporate headquarters and all operations from Sweden to Los Angeles, California, to focus on the U.S. market.
This strategic move aims to strengthen market presence, accelerate product development (including in-house technologies), optimize resource allocation, and prepare for flight testing of its X1 prototype in the U.S. this year.
Heart Aerospace has already established a U.S. R&D hub, secured a $4.1 million FAA grant, and has an existing letter of intent with American carrier JSX for up to 100 of its 30-seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft.
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.
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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.
