Summary
- Elfly Group partners with Nordic Seaplanes to become the first ‘Noemi’ airline
- Nordic Seaplanes signed an MoU for five aircraft with an option for an additional ten Noemi amphibious aircraft
- Expected order value is 150MUSD to be delivered over the coming decade
- Nordic Seaplanes owners are passionate about seaplanes and aim for no emission seaplane travel
- Nordic Seaplanes is Europe’s only scheduled airline flying floatplanes on scheduled services and charter
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Elfly Group, the developers of the all-electric seaplane program ‘Noemi’, has partnered with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes to become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline. Nordic Seaplanes signed an MoU for five aircraft with an option for an additional ten Noemi amphibious aircraft, with an expected order value of 150MUSD to be delivered over the next decade. The agreement was confirmed and signed by the Chairman of the board and CEO of Nordic Seaplanes and the CEO and founder of Elfly during an event in Copenhagen.
Nordic Seaplanes is excited to embrace an electric future with the Noemi aircraft, investing in clean technology and sustainability to ensure the success of their business well into the future. The partnership with Elfly will allow Nordic Seaplanes to learn from their experience and tap into new coastal markets beyond Scandinavia. The co-founder of Nordic Seaplanes expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the goal of no emission seaplane travel.
Nordic Seaplanes’ owners Lasse Rungholm and Lars Erik Nielsen have a strong passion for seaplanes, with Lasse having previous experience flying for seaplane operators in the Maldives. The airline currently operates amphibian DHC6-300 Twin Otters between Copenhagen and Aarhus, and has seen growth in demand for its services since its inception. Nordic Seaplanes also offers sightseeing flights and charter flights.
Elfly Group and Nordic Seaplanes aim to expand their operations beyond Scandinavia, tapping into new seaplane markets. The partnership between the two companies will enable them to leverage each other’s strengths and experiences to grow their business internationally. With a focus on sustainability and clean technology, both Elfly and Nordic Seaplanes are committed to a future of electric aviation and eco-friendly travel.
Overall, the collaboration between Elfly Group and Nordic Seaplanes represents a significant step towards the growth of electric seaplane travel. By partnering with a well-established seaplane operator, Elfly is positioning itself to bring their Noemi aircraft to new markets and expand their presence in the aviation industry. This partnership highlights the increasing interest in electric aviation and sustainable travel options.
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