Why does AAM matter?

Flight must be zero-emission

Aviation accounts for around 2 percent of global CO2 emissions, and the total climate impact may be 3 times greater.

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.

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Everyone must benefit

AAM is being developed to reach everyone, especially those underserved by existing transportation.

Engagement

Local communities must be consulted before their needs can be known.

Affordability

Shorter trips in smaller aircraft must not be too expensive for the public.

Accessibility

Flights must reach rural and remote communities that need mobility most.

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Urgent Medical Deliveries

Happening Now

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.

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Clean, Reliable Package Delivery

Happening Now

Delivering packages between places is valuable when land or sea options cannot be counted on. Doing so with net zero emissions will be necessary in tomorrow's transportation ecosystem.

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Regional Connectivity

Pilot Stage

Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane operator, connects communities across the west coast of Canada. After a test flight in 2019, the aircraft is currently undergoing the certification and approval process with the FAA and Transport Canada.

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Electric Flight Training

Commercial License

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.