The World’s First Electric Seaplane? | Harbor Air's Erika Holtz at Oshkosh AirVenture

Electric Aircraft Symposium 2026 https://eas2026.org/Harbor Air's electrification journey and the technical details of the eBeaver program are explored in this conversation. The discussion covers the introduction to Harbor Air and the eBeaver program, Harbor Air's journey to electrification, aircraft conversion and technical details, battery management and system safety, challenges and mitigations for submersion, and performance improvements and operational testing. The conversation covers key themes such as the challenges of charging infrastructure, the management of battery temperature, certification and regulatory considerations, and operational and maintenance considerations for electric aircraft. These themes provide valuable insights into the practical and regulatory aspects of electric aviation.TakeawaysHarbor Air's Electrification JourneyTechnical Details of the eBeaver Program Charging Infrastructure ChallengesBattery Temperature ManagementChapters00:00 Introduction to Harbor Air and the eBeaver Program08:45 Battery Management and System Safety26:38 Challenges and Mitigations for Submersion36:12 Charging Infrastructure Challenges41:15 Battery Temperature Management54:04 Certification and Regulatory Considerations01:03:01 Operational and Maintenance Considerations