Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Aernnova will jointly design and develop Heart Aerospace’s ES-19 electric regional airliner. Swedish start-up Heart selected the aerostructures group as a key program partner to step up its efforts to bring the 19-seater to market in 2026.
Aernnova’s engineering team will work with Heart on the design for the wing, fuselage, and empennage of the <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/aircraft-program/heart-electric-airliner">ES-19</a>. The aircraft will feature an aluminum airframe with retractable landing gear, a high wing, a T-shaped empennage and a non-cylindrical fuselage that Heart says will maximize space in the cabin.
According to Heart, the initial production versions of the ES-19 will have a range of just under 250 miles. Last year, the company demonstrated the first version of its proposed electric propulsion system, which incorporates a 400-kW electric motor, lithium-ion batteries, and a motor controller.
Spain-based Aernnova has more than 4,500 employees, with additional locations in the UK, Mexico, the U.S., Brazil, and China. It produces aircraft parts and subassemblies for leading aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus, Boeing, Textron, Embraer, Leonardo, and Sikorsky.
United Airlines is among the leading investors in Heart Aerospace. In July the carrier agreed to purchase up to 200 examples of the ES-19, following in the footsteps of Finnair which in March signed a commitment to add 20 of the aircraft to its fleet.

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Heart's ES-19 electric regional airliner will be able to carry 19 passengers up to 250 miles. (Image: Heart Aerospace)

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