Heart Aerospace Picks Garmin G3000 for Its Electric Regional Airliner

Sweden-based Heart Aerospace announced Thursday it has chosen the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck for its electric ES-19 regional airliner that's under development.

Thom Patterson

Thursday, December 09, 2021 at 04:19 PM ET

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United Airlines and Mesa Airlines have ordered ES-19s and have made large investments in Heart Aerospace. Courtesy: Heart Aerospace

Key Takeaways:

Heart Aerospace has selected the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck for its 19-passenger ES-19 electric regional airliner, with service anticipated to begin in 2026.
The ES-19 aims to achieve zero-carbon emissions and has received substantial backing, including 200 firm orders and options for 100 more from United Airlines and Mesa Airlines.
Garmin's G3000 is an adaptable, off-the-shelf avionics suite requiring minimal modifications for electric aircraft, making it a suitable choice also utilized by other electric aviation projects like Joby Aviation's eVTOL.

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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.