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Heart Aerospace Secures $2.9M FAA Grant for Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

October 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Heart Aerospace received a $2.9 million FAA award.
Funding supports development of the ES-36's hybrid-electric propulsion system.
Project HYPER aims to test a megawatt-class turbogenerator.
Flight demonstrations are scheduled for 2028.

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Strategic Implications

This grant may indicate the FAA's continued support for hybrid-electric propulsion technology, which could accelerate the development of sustainable aviation solutions. The funding suggests a growing interest in reducing emissions and noise, and Heart Aerospace's ES-36 may be a key player in this emerging market.

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What Happened

Swedish Company Advances ES-36 Regional Aircraft Development

Heart Aerospace has been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the FAA to advance the development of its hybrid-electric propulsion system for the ES-36 regional aircraft. The funding, matched by the company, will support ground and flight testing of the turbogenerator system, with flight demonstrations scheduled for 2028. The ES-36, targeting a 2031 entry into service, is designed to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise. This development was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: October 12, 2026

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