Heart Unveils Redesigned Hybrid Regional, Backed By JSX Order

Graham Warwick September 23, 2026
ES-36

JSX has placed deposits on an initial 50 redesigned 36-seat Heart ES-36 hybrid-electric regional airliners.

Credit: Heart Aerospace
Startup Heart Aerospace has unveiled a substantial redesign of its planned electric regional aircraft and a deposit-backed purchase agreement from JSX for an initial 50 aircraft, with purchase rights for another 50. The production ES-36 now seats 36 passengers, up from 30 in the previous design, and...
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