Sweden-based Heart Aerospace announced Thursday it has chosen the Garmin (NYSE:GRMN) G3000 integrated flight deck for its electric ES-19 regional airliner, currently under development.
The 19-passenger ES-19 — designed for a maximum range of 400 km (250 statute miles)—is scheduled to enter service in 2026. Its powertrain includes lithium-ion batteries driving four electric motors turning six-blade propellers. The Heart aircraft is part of the aviation industry’s movement toward reaching zero carbon emissions.