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ES-36

36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner targeted for 2031.

by Heart Aerospace · Unveiled Sep 2026

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heartaerospace.com/es-36

Clean-sheet 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner: 200 km all-electric range, 1,200 km hybrid range and 30-minute charging, with a fly-by-wire flight deck. Heart claims more than 40% lower operating costs than current regional aircraft. Unveiled in September 2026 with a deposit-backed JSX agreement for up to 100 aircraft; entry into service targeted for 2031.

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  1. UnveiledReported

    Unveiled

    Unveiled with a deposit-backed agreement with JSX covering up to 100 aircraft.

    SourcesHeart Aerospace

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    CompanyCompany — Heart Aerospace | Heart Aerospace

    Heart Aerospace · Supports: System milestone

    “Unveiled the 36-seat ES-36 and announced a deposit-backed agreement with JSX covering up to 100 aircraft.”
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    CompanyES-36 | Heart Aerospace

    Heart Aerospace · Supports: System

    “A clean-sheet, hybrid-electric regional aircraft designed to reset the economics of short-haul flying.”

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