Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace and US charter carrier JSX have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of 50 of the regional hybrid-electric ES-30 aircraft with an option for an additional 50.
The LOI ties into JSX’s commitment to sustainability for its flight operations in the US.
JSX CEO and cofounder Alex Wilcox said: “Heart is a visionary organisation that will help JSX serve smaller communities, weaving sustainable regional air travel back into the fabric of American commerce and freedom of movement.”
“The ES-30, with its competitive economics and green credentials, fits very well with JSX's vision,” said Heart Aerospace CCO and president Simon Newitt, “and we see not only the opportunity to reconnect many regional routes lost over the years, but also open many more new ones. We believe this transformation will be good for the consumer, good for the economy as well as for the environment.”