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Harbour Air’s ePlane flew to Downtown Vancouver for Earth Day

Harbour Air ePlane inaugural flight to Downtown Vancouver (CNW Group/Harbour Air Ltd.)

VANCOUVER — Harbour Air’s ePlane made its first appearance in Downtown Vancouver for Earth Day. This marks a milestone in the testing and approval process for the certification of electric flying in Canada.

The all-electric, Canadian-built de Havilland Beaver departed from the Harbour Air terminal on the Fraser River, adjacent to YVR, and landed at their Downtown Vancouver terminal.

“We are thrilled to be making our first appearance in Downtown Vancouver on Earth Day” said Bert van der Stege, CEO of Harbour Air. “On this Earth Day 2023, we acknowledge the immense effort required to make a meaningful difference in our environmental impact. Our commitment to sustainability has inspired us to invest significantly in reducing our carbon footprint. As we celebrate this year’s theme of “Invest In Our Planet,” we are excited to continue our work towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.”

Harbour Air began its ePlane project in 2019 and has since been the global leader in electrifying and testing zero-emission aircraft. The e-plane has successfully completed 25 hours of flight time among 72 flights.

April 22 marked the beginning of the Harbour Air’s Spring ePlane Tour, showcasing sustainable flight throughout British Columbia. The tour kicks off with an appearance in downtown Vancouver on April 22, followed by stops on Salt Spring Island for Electrify Salt Spring on May 5 and 6, and Victoria Harbour on May 7 and 8 (subject to suitable weather conditions).