Aircraft
Finnair Plans To Electrify Fleet with Heart ES-19 Aircraft
A dozen airlines have now signed letters of interest covering potential orders for more than 300 of Heart Aerospace's all-electric 19-seat aircraft.
United Airlines is the latest carrier to support Heart Aerospace's ES-19 electric aircraft program, with an investment and a 100-ship order for regional affiliate Mesa Airlines. (Image: Heart Aerospace)
United Airlines is the latest carrier to support Heart Aerospace's ES-19 electric aircraft program, with an investment and a 100-ship order for regional affiliate Mesa Airlines. (Image: Heart Aerospace)

Finnair has signed a so-called letter of interest with Swedish electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace that could lead to the airline’s acquisition of as many as 20 of Heart’s 19-seat ES-19 model for use on short routes. According to Heart CEO Anders Forslund, 12 airlines have now signed letters of interest covering more than 300 prospective orders, with Finnair being the most prominent to make a public commitment so far.