First Flight
December 10, 2019

In early 2019, Harbour Air announced a partnership with Washington based magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, with a commitment to build the world’s first all-electric commercial airline. We are ‘buzzing’ to share that the first, history-making step towards our goal was successfully completed on December 10, 2019, when the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took flight in Richmond, BC.
Together with our incredible partners, magniX, we brought together the expertise in aviation, maintenance and electric propulsion systems to begin the process of retrofitting a DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver and converting its engine to a 750-horsepower all-electric motor. In less than 10 months, the team created the blueprint, built the ePlane and successfully flew it!
What’s next?
With the successful first flight complete, the aircraft is currently undergoing the certification and approval process with the FAA and Transport Canada. Over the next one to two years, we will continue testing and alterations on the path to certify the aircraft for passenger flight.

December 10, 2019

90+

2000+ km

Most Innovative Seaplane Award