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.

2016
InDro Wayfinder drone

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.

2019
Harbour Air eBeaver aircraft

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.

2024
Sealand Flight Velis Electro aircraft

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.

2028
BETA Technologies Alia CX300 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.

2030+
Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X7

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.

2030+
Wisk Generation 6 aircraft

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.

2035+
Airbus Zero-E aircraft

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.