Heart Aerospace, the Swedish electric airplane manufacturer, has appointed John S. Slattery as a non-executive chairman of its Board of Directors. Slattery, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at GE Aerospace, brings extensive industry expertise and a strong commitment to decarbonising air travel.
In accepting the position, John expressed his enthusiasm for joining Heart Aerospace during this pivotal moment for the aviation industry. He emphasised the importance of acting with vision, courage, curiosity, and a sense of urgency to achieve carbon neutrality, acknowledging the responsibility to future generations.
Heart Aerospace focuses on a segment of the market that is primed for disruption. Its innovative ES-30 regional hybrid electric airplane not only contributes to the decarbonization of commercial aviation but also democratizes travel by reintroducing commercial flights to underserved communities and airports facing service cuts. John hailed the value proposition of Heart Aerospace’s offering, highlighting its potential to benefit everyone, including the environment, and likening it to a “blue-ocean” strategy.
Before joining GE Aerospace, a prominent provider of aircraft jet and turboprop engines and systems, John served as the President & CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation. Prior to that, he held various executive positions for fifteen years at leading commercial aerospace advisory firms, aircraft leasing companies, and aviation banking organizations. John’s expertise is recognized through his involvement with prestigious organizations such as The Royal Aeronautical Society, where he is a Fellow, and The Wings Club Foundation, where he serves as President Emeritus. He also contributes to the boards of ORBIS International and the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum.
