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Sealand Flight Ltd., a pioneering flight training unit based in Campbell River, B.C., said it is set to become the first flight school in British Columbia to acquire a fully electric airplane for training purposes.
This groundbreaking initiative, approved and collaborated with Transport Canada, hallmarks a significant founding stride in sustainable aviation.
The state-of-the-art, Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft, scheduled to arrive late January, will commence flight operations at the Campbell River Airport in February. Being fully electric, it brings the ability of zero emissions flight with an ultra-quiet noise impact.
This acquisition not only positions Sealand Flight as a leader in innovative flight training in Canada, but also aligns with broader environmental goals to reduce the carbon footprint in aviation.
“The integration of electric airplanes into our fleet of training aircraft is a testament to Sealand’s immense dedication to sustainability and innovation in aviation,” said Mike Andrews, pilot and spokesperson for Sealand Flight Ltd. “Alongside other industry leaders, we are excited to help pave the pathway towards sustainable aviation in Canada.”
Sealand Flight will be inviting local, provincial, and federal officials, as well as other industry members, and the public, to join it at the first flight event of its electric aircraft, with details to be announced shortly.
“We are grateful for the ongoing support from the communities of Campbell River, Powell River, Courtenay, and Qualicum Beach, along with our partnership with Transport Canada,” the company said in a statement.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Sealand Flight Ltd.
