VICTORIA – Harbour Air has signed a letter of intent to convert three fully electric eBeaver aircraft for Bel-Air Aviation of Quebec at the International Aerospace Innovation Forum organized by Aero Montreal.
Bel-Air Aviation specializes in sight-seeing tourism on Canada’s east coast, and has expressed an interest in integrating fully electric aircraft into its operations. The agreement is subject to the execution of a definitive Purchase Agreement, which the parties aim to finalize within 24 months.
“We are excited to partner with Bel-Air Aviation to bring the eBeaver into their fleet,” says Erika Holtz, Lead Engineer & Project Manager Electrification at Harbour Air. “This agreement signifies a major milestone in our journey towards sustainable aviation and demonstrates the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives in the market.”
Sébastien Provencher, Pilot and Operation Manager of Bel-Air Aviation, adds, “Acquiring these electric aircraft will not only enhance our operational capabilities but also align with our commitment to sustainability. We look forward to working closely with Harbour Air to finalize this agreement and introduce the eBeaver to our operations.”
The three eBeavers, powered by magniX’s industry-leading magni650 electric engines, are anticipated to carry 4-6 passengers each and have an endurance of 60-75 minutes of flight time, including reserve.
Bel-Air and Harbour Air will also collaborate on obtaining certification for the eBeavers on wheel-skis, leveraging Bel-Air’s aircraft and landing gear for necessary flight testing. This partnership highlights the commitment of both companies to innovation and environmental stewardship in the aviation industry.
“We are thrilled to see magniX’s flight-proven technology at the heart of a significant step such as this by Harbour Air and Bel-Air Aviation towards zero emissions flight,” said Riona Armesmith, Chief Technology Officer at magniX. “Our partnership with Harbour Air is leading an electric revolution in seaplane travel and we look forward to seeing more of our electric engines powering eBeavers, as well as other platforms.”
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