Aviation accounts for around 2.5 percent of global CO2 emissions, generating 13.9% of transport emissions, making it the second biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector
In order to hit targets given by The Paris Agreement, ICAO has set the goal of net zero aviation emissions by 2050. We're determined to help make net zero aviation a reality in Canada.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is the evolution of air transportation enabled by an ecosystem of new propulsion systems, new aircraft architecture and new operating missions - allowing people, goods, and services to move within urban and regional areas safely.
In September 2021, in a proof-of-concept flight, Unither Bioelectronics transferred donor lungs for transplant between two hospitals using its proprietary aerial drone organ transportation technologies.
Harbour Air, North America's largest seaplane operator, connects communities across the west coast of Canada. Partnering with magniX, Harbour Air retrofitted a DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver and converting its engine to a 750-horsepower all-electric motor.
Working alongside Transport Canada, Sealand Flight is implementing one of Canada's first fully electric airplanes into their flight school. On June 14, 2024, Sealand embarked on Canada's first electric training flight in the Pipistrel Velis Electro.
AAM is being developed to reach everyone, especially those underserved by existing transportation.
Local communities must be consulted before their needs can be known.
Shorter trips in smaller aircraft must not be too expensive for the public.
Flights must reach rural and remote communities that need mobility most.
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