The Heart Aerospace ES-30 is a Swedish regional hybrid-electric airliner built for sustainable, short haul operations. With 30 standard seats, it has a all-electric, zero-emission range of 108 nautical miles which is 200 kilometers which can extend to 431 nautical miles in hybrid mode, and infinite flight one time visited this aircraft in real life on their channel, and in May 2026 it took it’s first low speed taxi test which was successful. It’s the first Electric Airliner to exist I think
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Any orders?
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The ES-30 has 250 orders from airlines like Air Canada, JSX, Rockton, United Airlines, Mesa Air Group, and Loganair
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It has a sidestick too 
This aircraft deserves more votes when it finally enters commercial service. Right now, there is currently limited information and few reference materials available for model artists. And since it’s still on order and currently in development phase, unforeseen circumstances could always affect its development or entry into service 
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I will try to get more info
“The Heart Aerospace ES-30 is a purpose-built, 30-passenger regional hybrid-electric aircraft designed to make sustainable, short-haul air travel a reality. Set for type certification and entry into service in 2031, it features a fully electric zero-emissions range of 200 km (125 miles), an extended range of 400 km with 30 passengers, and flexibility up to 800 km with 25 passengers. [1, 2, 3]
Core Specifications & Features
- Propulsion: An independent hybrid system featuring both electric motors and traditional turbogenerators running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The inboard propellers are electric, while the outboard propellers are driven by combustion engines.
- Capacity: 30 passengers in a comfortable 2x1 flat-floor seating configuration, complete with a galley and lavatory.
- Runway Performance: Designed to operate on short runways, requiring just 1,100 meters (3,609 feet) of space.
- Charging & Turnaround: Fast charging capability in just 30 minutes, keeping airport turnaround times efficient. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Company & Background
Founded in 2018 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Heart Aerospace originally designed the 19-seat ES-19 concept but replaced it in 2022 with the larger, more capable ES-30. The company later expanded with an American R&D hub in Los Angeles, California. Heart is backed by major industry heavyweights, including United Airlines Ventures, Air Canada, and Saab.”
“Swedish electric airplane manufacturer Heart Aerospace unveiled significant design updates to its first electric aircraft.
The new airplane design, called the ES-30, is a regional electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers and it replaces the company’s earlier 19-seat design, the ES-19. It is driven by electric motors powered by batteries, which allows the airplane to operate with zero emissions and low noise.
The ES-30 has a comfortable three-abreast flat-floor cabin seating and it features a galley and a lavatory. Cabin stowage and overhead bins will add to the large external baggage and cargo compartment and provide airlines with network flexibility.
The airplane will also include a reserve-hybrid configuration, consisting of two turbo generators powered by sustainable aviation fuel. The reserve-hybrid system is installed to secure reserve energy requirements without cannibalizing battery range, and it can also be used during cruise on longer flights to complement the electrical power provided by the batteries.
This gives the airplane a fully electric range of 200 kilometers, an extended range of 400 kilometers with 30 passengers, and flexibility to fly up to 800 kilometers with 25 passengers, all-inclusive of typical airline reserves.
Air Canada and Saab have each invested USD 5 million in Heart Aerospace. In addition to its investment, Air Canada has also placed a purchase order for 30 ES-30 aircraft.
SAS signs Letter of Support with Heart Aerospace for the option to add their new electric aircraft, ES-30 to the SAS regional aircraft fleet.
In addition to those commitments, many of the ES-19 letters of intent (LOI) holders have already updated their respective letters to reflect the ES-30. These include the Nordic airlines Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA), Icelandair and SAS as well as New Zealand’s Sounds Air. Rockton, a Swedish-based lessor who has made it their mission to focus on sustainable solutions for the Industry, has just signed an LOI with for up to 40 airplanes.
In total, Heart Aerospace has LOIs for 96 ES-30s.
The ES-30 is a cost efficient airplane that, on top of significant fuel savings, is cheaper to operate than a larger turboprop due to its electric propulsion. The airplane has also been designed to accommodate battery technology evolution, which will increase its fully electric range and make it even more cost efficient over time.
The ES-30 is expected to enter into service in 2028.”