A partnership between seaplane operator Harbour Air and aviation technology firm magniX aims to create the world's first all-electric airline. The planes will be fitted with the magni500 electric motor, which delivers 560 kW and 2,814 Nm of torque. In 2007, Harbour Air became the first North American airline to become carbon neutral through carbon offset purchases and now aspires to offer its 500,000 annual passengers affordable, clean energy aviation travel. The company is also working on a new type of aircraft that can fly at night without lights or other visual aids.
A partnership between seaplane operator Harbour Air and aviation technology firm magniX aims to create the world's first all-electric airline. The planes will be fitted with the magni500 electric motor, which delivers 560 kW and 2,814 Nm of torque. In 2007, Harbour Air became the first North American airline to become carbon neutral through carbon offset purchases and now aspires to offer its 500,000 annual passengers affordable, clean energy aviation travel. The industry currently contributes 12% of all US carbon emissions and 4.9% of emissions worldwide.