Regional Air Carrier JSX to Purchase More Than 330 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

The company expects to add the new models to its fleet of 48 Embraer E145s in 2028, opening new air travel options for small communities.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 03:59 PM ET

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A digital rendering of Aura Aero’s Era hybrid-electric aircraft in JSX livery. [Courtesy: JSX]

Key Takeaways:

JSX, a regional air carrier, plans a significant fleet expansion by acquiring up to 332 hybrid-electric aircraft from Electra.aero, Aura Aero, and Heart Aerospace, with initial deliveries expected in 2028.
This initiative aims to provide sustainable and affordable air service, reconnecting small communities to major cities and opening thousands of underserved U.S. airports to regular flights.
The new aircraft are designed to lower operating costs, reduce emissions, and fit within existing infrastructure, supporting JSX's mission to make regional air travel accessible.
However, JSX's public charter model is currently threatened by a proposed FAA rule that could impose commercial airline regulations, potentially undermining its operations and business model.

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One of the world’s premier regional air carriers plans to add hundreds of hybrid-electric aircraft to its fleet.

Dallas-based JSX, the only regional air carrier with a five-star rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association, signed letters of intent (LOIs) to acquire as many as 332 hybrid-electric models from manufacturers Electra.aero, Aura Aero, and Heart Aerospace. The charter jet service expects to receive its first delivery in 2028, with a hybrid-electric rollout that same year.