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 plans a significant expansion of its fleet by acquiring up to 332 hybrid-electric aircraft from manufacturers Electra.aero, Aura Aero, and Heart Aerospace, with the first deliveries expected in 2028.
This initiative aims to provide sustainable, affordable regional air travel, reconnecting small communities to major cities, lowering emissions and operating costs, and opening thousands of currently unserved U.S. airports.
The company's public air charter business model, however, is currently under threat from a proposed FAA rule that could force such operators to adhere to the same regulations as major commercial airlines.

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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.