Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator, the largest all-electric aircraft to date, completed its maiden 30-minute test flight in upstate New York for just $5 of electricity, delivering over one megawatt of power. While all-electric versions remain limited to short ranges, the X1's testing will directly inform development of the company's 30-seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner, which can fly 500 miles in hybrid mode.
Background
Heart Aerospace is a Swedish e-mobility company developing sustainable aircraft solutions, with the ES-30 being its flagship hybrid-electric regional airliner targeted at short-haul routes. Global jet fuel prices have surged due to geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 15, 2026 at 02:00 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10