Region Gotland has entered into a collaboration agreement with Heart Aerospace, a manufacturer of hybrid-electric airplanes to accelerate the implementation of sustainable air travel. Heart Aerospace has secured 250 orders for the ES-30, with options and purchase rights for another 120 airplanes and letters of intent for a further 191 airplanes. the collaboration will explore operational needs, technical requirements, ground infrastructure and maintenance, and business models of Region Gotland.
Region Gotland aims to have at least one operator flying commercially with electric aircraft from the island. This initiative aligns with broader objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the region’s attractiveness. A roadmap for the introduction of electric aviation in Gotland has been developed by Science Park Gotland in the spring of 2024, on the initiative of Region Gotland, Gotland’s business community, and the electric aviation industry.