JSX Orders 100 Heart ES-36 Planes

Dallas-based JSX signed a deposit-backed agreement to purchase 50 Heart ES-36 aircraft with purchase rights for 50 more.

“The hybrid-electric ES-36 will enable more nonstop routes from more convenient airports while further elevating the award-winning, no-middle-seat onboard experience that JSX Customers love.”

ES-36 Aircraft Details

The ES-36 carries 36 passengers, adds 1,415 pounds of payload, and reduces nacelles from four to two.

Hybrid Power System

Each ES-36 uses a 1.65-megawatt electric motor for propellers, with ground-charged batteries for 125-mile all-electric range.

Operating Costs

Heart Aerospace targets operating costs at least 40% lower than legacy regional aircraft once certified.

Smaller Airports Focus

The ES-36 has a 95-foot wingspan, 11 feet shorter than the ES-30, for airports with limited space.

First Flight Timeline

Heart Aerospace targets first flight in late 2028 and entry into service in 2031 after FAA certification.

Previous Plan

JSX previously planned to buy up to 332 hybrid-electric aircraft from three manufacturers including 100 ES-30s.

Demonstrator Flight

Heart Aerospace flew its full-scale X1 battery-electric demonstrator from Plattsburgh International Airport in August.

Regulatory Debate

JSX faces regulatory debate over public-charter model, with critics arguing for airline-like requirements.

Timeline Reality

The ES-36 is years away from service, with FAA certification required before commercial operation.