BREAKTHROUGH IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION
Heart Aerospace , a Swedish startup founded in 2018 by CEO Anders Forslund , embarked on a mission to decrease significantly aviation’s CO2 emissions. Initially focused on a 19-seater electric plane, the company pivoted to develop the ES-30, a larger hybrid-electric aircraft.
ES-30’s technology will enable it to travel up to 200km solely on electric power and double that distance with hybrid-electric propulsion. This innovation aligns with the aviation industry's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Heart Aerospace has recently closed a USD 107 Mln Series B, raising its total funding to USD 145 Mln. New investors such as Sagitta Family Office joined existing backers like Bill Gate’s Breakthrough Energy Ventures, United Airlines , and Air Canada . The company intends to use the funds to make progress toward type certification for the ES-30 and to develop its hybrid-electric powertrain.
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