Heart Aerospace Flies World's Largest Electric Aircraft
Heart Aerospace Completes First Flight of Largest Electric Aircraft
Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator, the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown, completed its first flight at Plattsburgh International Airport. The 27-minute flight reached 1,100 feet and used about $5 of electricity, showcasing potential cost savings amid rising jet fuel prices. The ES-30 production aircraft, targeting 2031 service entry, aims to cut operating costs by over 40%.
With the first flight of X1, Heart Aerospace has demonstrated electric flight at the scale of a commercial airliner.