Business magnate Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) took the next step toward net-zero aviation by investing $107 million in Heart Aerospace. The Swedish hybrid airplane manufacturer is advancing its ES-30 hybrid-electric airplane toward commercial viability. The backing of prominent investors, including Gates, underscores the confidence in the ES-30 as a means of addressing the challenges facing the air travel industry. This boost in funding comes as the aviation industry increas