Heart Aerospace
Heart makes electric airplanes with an all-electric range of 250 miles
Y CombinatorWinter 2019ActiveIndustrialsAviation and SpaceClimateElectric VehiclesAerospace
What they do
Problem
Regional air travel needs a cleaner, lower-cost alternative to conventional fuel-powered aircraft.
Solution
Heart Aerospace develops electric airplanes capable of flying up to about 250 miles on all-electric power.
Who it's for
Airlines and regional air operators seeking short-haul electric aircraft.
Founders
Anders Forslund
Founder/CEO
Founder and CEO of Heart Aerospace (YC W19). PhD in aerospace design. Lives in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Company timeline
- Founded2018
- YC batchWinter 2019
- StatusActive
- Team size50 people
- LocationLos Angeles, CA, USA
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