Greg McDougall: Harbour Air and the Electric Beaver

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"There's certainly an economic aspect to it, an environmental aspect to it, there's a disruptive aspect to it. There's a whole bunch of things that make it (electric aircraft) make sense for us." - Greg McDougall, CEO and Founder, Harbour Air

As an aspiring float plane pilot, and a fan of technology and business, this episode's guest is someone I’ve been angling to talk to since this project started. I finally had the chance to sit down with Greg McDougall, Founder and CEO of Harbour Air, to discuss the electric Beaver project that first took to the air almost a year ago, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. But first, we look back on the journey through his rough and tumble bush flying years, and the start of Harbour Air nearly forty years ago with just two Beavers. The company now flies over 40 aircraft and transports nearly a half-million passengers a year, making them an iconic sight on the coast of British Columbia.

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So, strap on your life jacket and let’s dive into the world of float planes with Greg McDougall.

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