Heart Aerospace Completes First Flight of World’s Largest Electric Aircraft
Summary
Heart Aerospace reports the X1 demonstrator's first flight, marking a milestone toward its ES-30 30-seat electric airliner. The 27-minute flight reached 1,100 ft AGL and the electric propulsion delivered over 1 MW of power, with an electricity cost of about $5 for the flight. The ES-30 program targets FAA Part 25 certification and commercial service in 2031, with backing from United Airlines and Air Canada.