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JSX Air Orders 50+50 ES-36s from Heart Aerospace

September 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

JSX Air orders 50+50 ES-36s from Heart Aerospace.
ES-36 is an evolution of the ES-30 with added seats and payload.
First flight targeted for 2028, entry into service in 2031.
JSX operates ATR42-600s, E135s, and E145s.

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Strategic Implications

This order may indicate JSX Air's commitment to hybrid-electric technology, which could signal a shift in the regional aviation market towards more sustainable options. The ES-36's added capacity suggests a focus on efficiency and passenger demand, which may benefit JSX in competitive routes.

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What Happened

US Carrier Expands Hybrid-Electric Fleet Plans

JSX Air has signed a deposit-backed purchase agreement with Heart Aerospace for 50 ES-36s, with an option for 50 more, as the Swedish manufacturer unveiled its new 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner. The ES-36 is an evolution of the previously announced ES-30, with added passenger seats and payload capacity. According to Heart Aerospace, the ES-36 will have its first flight in the second half of 2028 and enter into service in 2031, following Part 25 certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration. This development was first reported by ch-aviation.

Source | Originally Published: September 24, 2026

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