What Happened
Electric Aircraft Demonstrator Prepares for First Flight After FAA Clearance
Heart Aerospace has received clearance from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform the maiden sortie of its HX-1 all-electric demonstrator. The HX-1, measuring 23m from nose to tail, is expected to be the largest electric aircraft ever flown. The FAA approval follows an extensive inspection and collaboration with the agency, and Heart Aerospace is now focused on preparing for the first flight. The HX-1 is a critical step towards the development of Heart’s hybrid-electric ES-30 production aircraft, and its first flight will validate flight characteristics and demonstrate key technologies. This development was first reported by FlightGlobal.