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Heart Aerospace Secures FAA Award for ES-36 Turbogenerator

October 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Heart Aerospace receives $2.9m FAA award.
Funding supports turbogenerator development for ES-36.
24-month project aims to assess turbine-generated electricity.
Project valued at $5.8 million.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the FAA's interest in hybrid-electric propulsion systems, which could signal a shift in the regulatory environment. The development of turbogenerators suggests a potential solution for range limitations in electric aircraft, which could benefit the entire industry and may lead to increased adoption of sustainable aviation technologies.

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What Happened

Swedish Electric Aircraft Maker Advances Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

Heart Aerospace has secured a $2.9 million award from the Federal Aviation Administration to advance the development of a turbogenerator for its ES-36 electric aircraft. The funding will support a 24-month, $5.8 million project aimed at assessing the potential of turbine-generated electricity to supplement battery power and extend the aircraft’s range. This development comes weeks after Heart Aerospace secured a purchase agreement with JSX for 50 ES-36 aircraft, with options for another 50. The award was reported by FlightGlobal.

Source | Originally Published: October 13, 2026

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