Heart Aerospace's ES-19 gets a Boost - Finnair shows green light to electric flying, signs letter of interest on electric aircraft developed by Heart Aerospace.
Finnair has shown its interest for electric aviation as a force to be reckoned with for future flying, signing a Letter of Interest for Heart Aerospace's Electric ES-19 electric aircraft,currently under development.
Finnair could acquire up to 20 of the new 19-seater Heart Aerospace ES-19 electric aircraft, for use on the airline’s short routes. Heart Aerospace, expects aircraft availability for first commercial flights in 2026.
Anne Larilahti, Finnair Vice President of Sustainability, said: “Finnair believes electric aviation will be one of the tools for the future of flying. It will help to promote responsible & sustainable aviation especially on short routes, in an era where climate change will increasingly dominate the agenda."
Anders Forslund, CEO at Heart Aerospace, said: "We're excited about Finnair signing this letter of interest for our ES-19 aircraft. Finnair’s climate goals are among the most ambitious in the airline industry, and we believe that our electric aircraft can play an important role in creating zero emissions regional travel."
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