Register

Canada’s Harbour Air Partners With magniX to Create Electric Airline Fleet

This de Havilland Beaver is the first aircraft scheduled for conversion. Courtesy Harbour Air
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Canada's Harbour Air plans to convert its entire fleet of seaplanes into an all-electric commercial fleet.
  • The airline is partnering with magniX to integrate a 750-hp electric motor into its DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver aircraft.
  • This initiative aims to create the world's first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet, offering zero-emission flights, with first tests expected in late 2019.
See a mistake? Contact us.

Canada’s Harbour Air said last week that it wants to convert its entire fleet of seaplanes into an all-electric commercial fleet through a partnership with a U.S. company. The airline plans to use a 750-hp all electric motor being created by Redmond, Washington-based magni500 to convert its DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver, a six-passenger commercial aircraft used across Harbour Air’s route network.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

Ready to Sell Your Aircraft?

List your airplane on AircraftForSale.com and reach qualified buyers.

List Your Aircraft
AircraftForSale Logo | FLYING Logo
Pilot in aircraft
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox.

SUBSCRIBE