Icelandair-Backed Heart Aerospace ES-30 Begins Flight Testing
Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace has initiated flight testing for its hybrid-electric aircraft prototype, a significant milestone for the program. The company, which is notably backed by Icelandair, is testing a scaled-down model to validate its core electric propulsion system. The full-scale ES-30 is designed as a 30-seat regional aircraft intended for short-haul routes. Icelandair has a letter of intent to purchase the aircraft, aiming to integrate it into its domestic network. This testing phase moves the ES-30 closer to its target of entering commercial service by 2028.
Official Source: https://www.icelandreview.com/news/icelandair-backed-hybrid-electric-aircraft-moves-into-flight-testing/
Related Aviation News:
- Icelandair Conducts First Flight Test With Passengers in a Fully-Electric Training Plane
- Icelandair Secures Four-Year Contract for Ísafjörður Flights
- Icelandair Aims To Go All-In On Electric For Domestic Fleet
- Icelandair Plans To Fly Domestic Carbon Free By 2030
- Icelandair Announces Carbon-Free Flights by 2030