Heart Aerospace to Conduct First Fully Electric Experimental Flight in Plattsburgh, NY
Heart Aerospace, the Swedish hybrid -electric airplane maker, plans to conduct the first fully electric experimental flight of its demonstrator airplane, Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1), at upstate New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport in 2025.
The first experimental flight of Heart X1, which is set to become the largest fully electric aircraft ever to fly, marks a critical milestone in Heart Aerospace’s development of its 30-seat hybrid-electric regional passenger aircraft, the ES-30.
With an all-electric, zero-emissions range of 200 kilometres and an extended hybrid range of 400 kilometres, the ES-30 promises unmatched sustainability and efficiency on short-haul routes. The initial experimental flight of the Heart X1 demonstrator is designed to validate the capabilities of Heart’s innovative electric propulsion technology.
Plattsburgh International Airport was chosen for its location in the Champlain Valley, an emerging hub for next-generation transportation. With expansive airfield infrastructure, low air traffic density, and strong community support for transportation technology initiatives, the airport offers an ideal environment for Heart Aerospace’s experimental flight.
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