Heart Aerospace redesigns its hybrid plane for 36 seats as JSX commits to 50
The deposit-backed agreement replaces part of a 2023 letter of intent; the aircraft is targeting service in 2031, pending FAA certification.
By RuntimeWire Staff · Published
Primary source: Reuters
Why it matters
JSX's deposit-backed agreement gives Heart a firmer customer commitment for its redesigned aircraft, but certification, delivery timing and the claimed cost advantage remain unproven.
Heart Aerospace is led by founder and CEO Anders Forslund. Heart Aerospace unveiled a redesigned 36-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft on September 23rd as JSX agreed to buy 50 of the planes. The agreement also gives JSX purchase rights for 50 more, according to Reuters.…
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