When will AAM be here?
Many types of new aircraft will take off in the near future.
Drone deliveries are happening today and many other AAM aircraft are currently undergoing flight tests and certification processes with Civil Aviation Authorities around the world.
RPAS
InDro Wayfinder
InDro Robotics received Canada's first commercial license to operate RPAS for moving cargo in 2020. Now, our regulators NAV Canada and Transport Canada are working together with RPAS operators to safely plan each trip as this industry grows.
Regional
Harbour Air eBeaver
In early 2019, Harbour Air announced a partnership with Washington based magniX to retrofit a DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver, converting its engine to a 750-horsepower all-electric motor. The eBeaver had its first flight in December of 2019.
Aviation Training
Sealand Flight Velis Electro
Sealand Flight is Canada's first flight school to train new pilots in an electric airplane - the Pipistrel Velis Electro, world's first type certified electric aircraft.
Electric Conventional Take-Off & Landing
BETA Technologies Alia CX300
BETA's CX300 eCTOL is paving the pathway for its Alia-250 eVTOL. The CX300 has been flying since 2021, targeting the movement of cargo. Vancouver-based operator Helijet placed a firm order for four BETA aircraft in 2023.
Electric Vertical Take-Off & Landing
Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X7
Horizon Aircraft is the sole Canadian advanced air mobility OEM, their Cavorite X7 eVTOL completed its full-wing transition flight in May of 2025.
Autonomous Electric Vertical Take-Off & Landing
Wisk Generation 6
Wisk's Generation 6 aircraft is the world's first all-electric, autonomous, four-seat air taxi designed for passenger transport. It flies remotely while being monitored live by multi-vehicle supervisors on the ground.
Commercial Aviation
Airbus Zero-E
The Airbus ZEROe aircraft will feature an electric propeller propulsion system powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which transform the hydrogen into electricity through a chemical reaction.