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Heart Aerospace

Heart ES-30: The Regional Aircraft Built Around Scope

Heart Aerospace completed the first flight of its X1 demonstrator this week at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York, marking a significant technical milestone for electric regional aviation. The aircraft, described by the company as the world’s largest battery-electric fixed-wing…

Addison Schonland
August 13, 2026

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Heart Aerospace Completes X1 Prototype First Flight

Heart Aerospace successfully flew its X1 battery-electric prototype aircraft yesterday. That prototype, while large, is a proof-of-concept rather than a production model. That model, however, can validate systems and performance expectations for the planned 30 seat hybrid-electric airliner now scheduled…

Ernest Arvai
August 13, 2026