# Dallas Airline JSX Orders 100 Hybrid Electric Planes

> Dallas airline JSX commits to buying up to 100 Heart Aerospace hybrid-electric ES-36 aircraft for smaller airports and lower costs.
- Title: Dallas Airline JSX Orders 100 Hybrid Electric Planes
- Summary: Dallas airline JSX commits to buying up to 100 Heart Aerospace hybrid-electric ES-36 aircraft for smaller airports and lower costs. JSX will buy 50 ES-36…
- Keywords: jsx, heart aerospace, es-36, hybrid electric, regional aircraft, dallas, faa, aircraft, small airports, flight certification, nfl, news
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/city/dallas-based-jsx-commits-to-buy-up-to-100-hybrid-electric-aircraft
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:00:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jsx, heart aerospace, es-36, hybrid electric, regional aircraft, dallas, faa, aircraft, small airports, flight certification, nfl, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

JSX will buy 50 ES-36 aircraft with purchase rights for 50 more, targeting first flight in late 2028 and service by 2031.