Saudi Arabia and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen aviation safety and security, particularly for water aerodromes and seaplanes. This agreement, signed during a high-level visit to the Red Sea region, marks a significant step in enhancing international cooperation and promoting sustainable tourism.
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, marks the 10th anniversary of its seaplane operations, which have revolutionized tourism in the archipelago by offering stunning aerial views and seamless connections to local destinations.
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.
