The experimental version of Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft, which is backed by Icelandair, has been cleared for flight testing by the US Federal Aviation Administration. The airworthiness certificate issued by the agency allows the company to begin testing its X1 prototype.
This development marks a significant step forward in the movement toward commercial electric aviation. The hybrid-electric aircraft project is being closely watched as part of the broader industry effort to develop more sustainable aviation technologies.
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