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]

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Elfly has established a new facility at Sandefjord Airport, Torp, Norway, for the development and construction of its 19-seat, all-electric Noemi seaplane prototype.
The company aims to fly its full-scale prototype in 2026 and bring the Noemi to market by 2029 for commuting, sightseeing, and cargo, initially targeting Norway's fjords and lakes.
The Noemi project is supported by private investors, the Research Council of Norway, and an $8 million government grant, aligning with Norway's goal for emission-free domestic aviation by 2040.

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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.