Air Canada buying electric-powered regional aircraft
Air Canada inked a purchase agreement for 30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden.
The regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power.
Under the agreement, Air Canada has also acquired a US$5 million equity stake in Heart Aerospace.
The ES-30 aircraft will allow Air Canada to serve regional and commuter routes more sustainably.
It will be capable of carrying 30 passengers s.
Air Canada has placed a purchase order for 30 ES-30.
“The introduction of the ES-30 electric regional aircraft will be a step forward to our goal of net zero emissions by 2050,” said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
“Already, Air Canada is supporting the development of new technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuels and carbon capture.”
The aircraft will be powered by lithium-ion batteries.
It will also be equipped with reserve-hybrid generators that can use sustainable aviation fuel.
Fully loaded, the ES-30 is projected to have an all-electric, zero-emission range of 200 km.
This can be extended to 400 km with power supplemented by the generators, and up to 800 km if the load is restricted to 25 passengers.
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