Heart Aerospace unveils 36-seat ES-36 as JSX commits to 50 aircraft
The deposit-backed deal includes purchase rights for 50 more; Heart targets first flight in 2028 and airline service in 2031.
By Ryan Merket · Published · Updated
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Why it matters
Heart has moved its regional-aircraft bet from a 30-seat design to the 36-seat ES-36, with JSX's deposit-backed commitment providing a customer partner. The cost and schedule claims remain unproven until the aircraft flies, certifies, and enters service.
Heart Aerospace unveiled the 36-seat ES-36 on September 23rd, alongside a deposit-backed purchase agreement for 50 aircraft with JSX and purchase rights for 50 more. The new model replaces Heart's ES-30 design with a larger cabin and revised hybrid-electric propulsion. The announcement appeared in Heart Aerospace's X post and the company's full release.…