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Heart Aerospace has flown its piloted, all-electric X1 demonstrator, which the company says represents its planned ES-30 regional airliner. Separately, NOEMI Aerospace signed an agreement for up to five electric amphibious aircraft in the Philippines and is evaluating regional applications with Pawan Hans in India.
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Heart Aerospace has flown its piloted, all-electric X1 demonstrator, which the company says represents its planned ES-30 regional airliner. Separately, NOEMI Aerospace signed an agreement for up to five electric amphibious aircraft in the Philippines and is evaluating regional applications with Pawan Hans in India.
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