B.C. seaplane company’s plan for electric fleet is set for take off
VANCOUVER — A seaplane company in British Columbia says it is partnering with an electric propulsion firm with the goal of becoming the world’s first all-electric airline.
Harbour Air operates 30,000 flights each year on 12 routes between Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria and other destinations in those areas.
It announced a partnership Tuesday with MagniX, a firm based in Washington state, to modify its commercial fleet using the company’s Magni500, a 750 horsepower electric motor.