Elfly Adds Facilities at Torp Airport to Build Fjord-Hopping Electric Seaplane

Torp is the largest privately owned airport in Norway, where Elfly intends to launch operations of its amphibious Noemi (short for no emissions) in 2029.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, February 06, 2024 at 03:58 PM ET

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Elfly will build its first full-scale, all-electric Noemi seaplane prototype at Sandefjord Airport, Torp in Norway. [Courtesy: Elfly Group]

Key Takeaways:

Elfly, an all-electric seaplane manufacturer, has selected Sandefjord Airport, Torp, Norway, as the location to build and test its 19-seat "Noemi" prototype.
The Noemi seaplane is designed for zero-emission commuting, sightseeing, cargo, and medical evacuation, targeting a prototype flight in 2026 and market entry by 2029, starting in Norway.
The project is supported by private investors and significant Norwegian government funding, aligning with Norway's goal for emission-free domestic aviation by 2040.
Elfly is actively expanding its team and facilities at Torp, pursuing EASA certification, and has selected Electric Power Systems as its battery provider.

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The manufacturer of a 19-seat, all-electric seaplane has picked the location where it will build its flagship design.

Elfly, the developer of Noemi (short for no emissions), moved into new facilities last week at Sandefjord Airport, Torp (ENTO), about 70 miles south of Oslo, Norway. Torp is the largest privately-owned airport in the country, and Elfly will use the site to build its first full-scale Noemi prototype, as well as for testing and validation.