Air Canada buys 30 electric aircraft with a maximum range of 800 kilometers

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen Orange Baba for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com Sept. 19 news, with the continuous development of electric vehicles, electric vehicles have entered thousands of households. At the same time, electric aircraft are also making progress. Recently, Air Canada announced that it will buy 30 ES-30 electric aircraft from start-up company Heart Aerospace.

Michael Rousseau, CEO of Canada, said Air Canada was an industry leader in tackling climate change and the purchase of 30 ES-30 electric aircraft would help meet its goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. According to the agreement, in addition to buying 30 ES-30 electric aircraft, Air Canada will also acquire a $5 million stake in Heart Aerospace.

According to reports, the ES-30 electric aircraft is designed for regional commercial operations, the aircraft can carry up to 30 passengers, equipped with a kitchen and toilet. The ES-30 aircraft is powered by lithium-ion batteries and is equipped with generators that use sustainable aviation fuel. At full load, the ES-30 electric aircraft can fly 200km on batteries and 400km on batteries and generators. If the load is limited to 25 passengers, the maximum mileage is 800 km.

CTOnews.com has learned that the ES-30 electric aircraft can be fully charged in 30-50 minutes and is scheduled to go into commercial operation in 2028. Compared with traditional aircraft, electric aircraft can reduce flight costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.