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Heart Aerospace is one of the most promising players in the emerging green commercial aviation sector. The Swedish company is working on an all-electric alternative to regional airliners that was impressive enough to secure hundreds of pre-orders from trusted operators.
Heart Aerospace is close to ending the year on a high note. Its most recent milestone is the addition of a big name to its Industry Advisory Board. The Board brings together key players from all over the world who can support the complex process of developing and implementing alternative solutions for green flights. Airports, airlines, and governments are there to support Heart in its electrification efforts, and the latest one to join the club is KLM.
Popularly known as "the Flying Dutchman," the Dutch flag carrier is also the world's oldest operating airline and part of one of today's biggest airline groups, Air France-KLM. This prestigious airline will help the Swedish manufacturer with the design and commercialization of the future ES-30, a 30-seat aircraft.
Earlier this year, Heart announced another major win when the acclaimed aerospace tech expect Honeywell became the official flight controls supplier for the ES-30.
Things look good for the manufacturer's order book as well. In addition to 250 firm orders, Heart secured purchase rights for 120 extra units of its electric aircraft and letters of intent for more than 90 units.
The Swedish aircraft boasts an impressive capacity for a clean alternative. It will be able to carry 30 passengers while flying at 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) and need only 30 minutes to recharge. It will start with a fully-electric range of 200 km (124 miles) and gradually evolve to the ability to cover longer routes.
A hybrid-electric propulsion system will enable it to double its initial range without impacting its capacity. Lowering the passenger number from 30 to 25 could extend its range significantly – up to 800 km (nearly 500 miles).
The ES-30 will continue to improve its performance over the years. By the end of the next decade, when battery technology is expected to reach new levels, the Swedish aircraft could ensure a fully electric 400 km (248 miles) range and a hybrid range of 600 km (372 miles).
Fully electric operation obviously promises zero emission levels, but the ES-30 raises the bar for hybrid operations as well. This is thanks to the current "Holy Grail" of green aviation, SAF (sustainable aviation fuel). Using SAF and its electric power system, the ES-30 could fly with up to 90% fewer emissions.
Heart is already playing a pioneering role worldwide. This year, a full-scale model of its 30-seat electric aircraft became the first of its kind to conduct real-world testing at the Malmo Airport in Sweden. It's just ground testing for now, but it won't be long until we can see the ES-30 take to the sky.
Popularly known as "the Flying Dutchman," the Dutch flag carrier is also the world's oldest operating airline and part of one of today's biggest airline groups, Air France-KLM. This prestigious airline will help the Swedish manufacturer with the design and commercialization of the future ES-30, a 30-seat aircraft.
Earlier this year, Heart announced another major win when the acclaimed aerospace tech expect Honeywell became the official flight controls supplier for the ES-30.
Things look good for the manufacturer's order book as well. In addition to 250 firm orders, Heart secured purchase rights for 120 extra units of its electric aircraft and letters of intent for more than 90 units.
The Swedish aircraft boasts an impressive capacity for a clean alternative. It will be able to carry 30 passengers while flying at 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) and need only 30 minutes to recharge. It will start with a fully-electric range of 200 km (124 miles) and gradually evolve to the ability to cover longer routes.
A hybrid-electric propulsion system will enable it to double its initial range without impacting its capacity. Lowering the passenger number from 30 to 25 could extend its range significantly – up to 800 km (nearly 500 miles).
The ES-30 will continue to improve its performance over the years. By the end of the next decade, when battery technology is expected to reach new levels, the Swedish aircraft could ensure a fully electric 400 km (248 miles) range and a hybrid range of 600 km (372 miles).
Fully electric operation obviously promises zero emission levels, but the ES-30 raises the bar for hybrid operations as well. This is thanks to the current "Holy Grail" of green aviation, SAF (sustainable aviation fuel). Using SAF and its electric power system, the ES-30 could fly with up to 90% fewer emissions.
Heart is already playing a pioneering role worldwide. This year, a full-scale model of its 30-seat electric aircraft became the first of its kind to conduct real-world testing at the Malmo Airport in Sweden. It's just ground testing for now, but it won't be long until we can see the ES-30 take to the sky.
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