Heart Aerospace
Heart Aerospace, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, is an aviation company specializing in the development of hybrid-electric regional airplanes, including the ES-30 and a forthcoming 19-passenger model, aiming for significant advancements in sustainable aviation.
Company Overview
Heart Aerospace, formerly known as Dragonship, operates in the aviation and space sub-industry within the industrial sector. The company is based in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, and has a team of 130 professionals. It is focused on developing cleaner and more efficient regional aircraft.
Electric Aircraft Development
Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane designed with a standard seating capacity for 30 passengers. The ES-30 aims to achieve a fully electric zero-emissions range of 200 kilometers, extendable to 400 kilometers with 30 passengers, and flexible up to 800 kilometers with 25 passengers. The aircraft features four electric motors and utilizes batteries as its primary energy source, complemented by reserve-hybrid turbogenerators. The target for type certification is set for 2028.
Funding and Partnerships
Heart Aerospace raised $107 million in Series B funding and has signed letters of intent (LOIs) for the ES-30 and other aircraft models with various partners. Notable agreements include up to 100 ES-30 planes with US charter carrier JSX, as well as 86+ planes with Scandinavian Airlines, BRA, and Wideroe. Partners and investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, United Airlines, Mesa Air, EQT Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Norrsken, Vinnova, Nordic Innovation, Y Combinator, Air Canada, and Saab.
Strategic Locations
The headquarters of Heart Aerospace is located at Lindholmsallén 2, 417 55 Göteborg, Sweden, with an additional hangar situated at Fredsflottiljens Väg 19 in Gothenburg. The company also maintains a legal address in the United States at 470 Ramona St, Palo Alto, California. These locations support both their European base of operations and North American partnerships and initiatives.
Future Goals and Aircraft
Heart Aerospace plans to deliver its first ES-19 electric airliner, certifiable by EASA CS-23/FAA Part 23, by 2026. This 19-passenger aircraft will have an all-electric range of 250 miles, with a backup generator for reserves and range extension. The company also plans to extend the ES-30’s electric range as battery technology progresses, targeting up to 400 kilometers electric and 600 kilometers hybrid by the late 2030s.