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Norway's NOEMI Aerospace Begins Construction of Battery-Electric Amphibious Aircraft Prototype

Why It MattersThe move shows electric amphibious aircraft development advancing from design toward hardware, a niche segment still dependent on small teams and prototype-stage programmes.

Norway's NOEMI Aerospace is moving its prototype NOEMI battery-electric amphibious aircraft into the construction phase, and 2026 is described as a pivotal year for the company.

Norway's NOEMI Aerospace Begins Construction of Battery-Electric Amphibious Aircraft Prototype

The company was founded in 2018 by Eric Lithun, Eirik Sandal and Tomas Brødreskift under the name Elfly, with the aim of bringing an electric amphibious aircraft into commercial production. In February 2026 it rebranded as NOEMI, short for 'NO EMIssions', replacing its original name, which meant electric aircraft in Norwegian. NOEMI employs around 25 engineers and specialists from 15 nations.

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