History’s Largest Electric Aircraft Set to Fly in 2025

Heart Aerospace’s Heart X1 demonstrator is the precursor to its 30-seat, hybrid-electric regional airliner, the ES-30.

Wednesday, December 04, 2024 at 01:29 PM ET

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Heart Aerospace’s Heart X1 demonstrator will become the largest fully electric aircraft to ever fly when it lifts off from Plattsburgh International Airport next year. [Courtesy: Patrik Olsson/Heart Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace's Heart X1 demonstrator, the largest fully electric aircraft to date, is slated for its maiden flight in early 2025 from Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York.
The X1 serves as a precursor to Heart's ES-30, a 30-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner designed to lower operating costs for airlines and reestablish regional air routes.
Plattsburgh, NY was chosen for its ample airfield infrastructure, airspace, and strong community support for transportation technology initiatives.
Heart Aerospace is backed by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures and has received significant orders and purchase rights for its ES-30 model from major airlines.

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Aviation history beckons next year in upstate New York.

When Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace’s Heart X1 demonstrator lifts off on its maiden voyage from Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG) in early 2025, it will become the largest fully electric aircraft to ever fly. The demonstrator is a precursor to Heart’s ES-30—a 30-seat, hybrid-electric regional airliner set to hit the market before the end of the decade.

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.