Now that Harbour Air’s electric de Havilland Beaver has completed a full-power static runup, and installed all its battery management and other new systems, the crew needs little more than Transport Canada’s signature on the test flight permits in order to launch. The company expects the airplane to slip into the water at Vancouver Harbour for its first proof-of-concept flight next Wednesday at the company’s Richmond, British Columbia, facility (YVR).
Harbour Air’s Electric de Havilland Beaver To Fly Next Week
Key Takeaways:
- Harbour Air is preparing for the inaugural test flight of its electric de Havilland Beaver seaplane, retrofitted with a 750-hp magni500 electric propulsion system.
- Scheduled for December 11, this will be the world's first flight of an all-electric seaplane and is a step towards Harbour Air's goal of electrifying its entire fleet.
- The current electric range of 100 nautical miles fits Harbour Air's short-range business model and is projected to increase significantly by 2030.
- Potential delays exist as Transport Canada currently lacks a certification process for electric aircraft.
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