North America’s largest seaplane airline, Harbour Air, is breaking new ground with the launch of its first-ever wheeled flight service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ). This innovative move allows for flights during dark hours, catering to increased demand from business and local travelers seeking early morning and late evening flights.
Harbour Air, a British Columbia-based seaplane airline, has announced plans to acquire 50 electric engines from magniX to electrify its fleet. The move aims to establish a west coast sustainable aviation hub and offer electric conversion services to third parties. The company’s partnership with magniX is expected to facilitate engine validation and certification in Canada and the United States, enabling the installation of magni650 electric engines in DHC-2 Beaver seaplanes. Harbour Air’s efforts to transition to electric aircraft are significant, considering their historic 2019 test flight of the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft and subsequent test flights. This initiative aligns with the company’s goal of obtaining commercial certification for its first electric aircraft by 2026.
