Loganair Partners with Heart Aerospace for Sustainable Air Travel in Scotland
Key Ideas
  • Loganair and Heart Aerospace collaborate to integrate the hybrid-electric ES-30 aircraft into the UK's air travel network, focusing on sustainability and reduced emissions.
  • The ES-30 aircraft designed by Heart Aerospace promises significant carbon emission reductions and cost-effective air travel while accommodating up to 30 passengers.
  • The partnership includes exploration of practical applications for the ES-30, engagement with governments and airports, and Loganair's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.
  • Simon Newitt of Heart Aerospace expresses excitement about working with Loganair to bring cleaner air travel to the UK, marking an important step towards sustainable aviation.
Loganair, the UK's largest regional airline, has entered an exclusive partnership with Heart Aerospace, a Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer. The collaboration aims to integrate Heart Aerospace's hybrid-electric ES-30 aircraft into Loganair's air travel network in Scotland and the UK. The ES-30, capable of carrying up to 30 passengers, offers significant reductions in carbon emissions and promotes cost-effective and accessible air travel. This partnership signifies a major step towards sustainable regional flying in the UK. Both Loganair and Heart Aerospace share a commitment to reducing aviation emissions realistically and meaningfully. The ES-30 is expected to emerge as a leading aircraft in the green aviation space, aligning with Loganair's environmental goals. Under this collaboration, Loganair and Heart Aerospace will explore the practical applications of the ES-30 and work with governments and airports to advocate for the technology's benefits. The ES-30 features a fully electric zero-emissions range of 200 kilometers and a hybrid range of 400 kilometers with 30 passengers onboard. Moreover, the partnership includes Loganair's participation in Heart Aerospace's Industry Advisory Board, furthering the electrification of air travel. Simon Newitt, President & CCO of Heart Aerospace, commended Loganair's longstanding support for regional aviation and expressed enthusiasm for partnering to introduce cleaner air travel to the UK. This initiative represents a crucial advancement in making air travel more sustainable, supporting Loganair's ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.
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