Heart Aerospace Successfully Flies its X1 Electric Aircraft Demonstrator
Swedish startup Heart Aerospace has successfully completed the first flight of its X1 full-scale demonstrator aircraft. The unmanned flight took place at City Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden, marking a key milestone for the company. The X1 is being used to test and validate Heart's proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain system. This technology is a crucial component for its planned ES-30, a 30-passenger regional aircraft. The company aims for the ES-30 to enter service by 2028, advancing the future of sustainable regional aviation.
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