Aviation is a critical focus for the green transition due to its significant environmental impact and the challenges in reducing its carbon footprint. As a result, there is a high demand for sustainable solutions that can lower the carbon emissions of planes and aircraft.

The Danish aviation company, Nordic Seaplanes, operates a fleet of seaplanes between Copenhagen and Aarhus and has now taken steps to make its aircraft fleet greener.

In collaboration with the Norwegian company Elfly Group, five brand-new electric seaplanes, called Noemi, will be produced. Noemi, short for No Emission, is an all-electric seaplane programme, and with this new partnership, Nordic Seaplanes will become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline.

The official memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for five aircraft, with an option for an additional ten and a broader collaboration.

A step towards greener aviation

Nordic Seaplanes currently flies between Copenhagen and Aarhus, a journey of approximately 45 minutes. The biggest challenges for this route are the noise pollution and emissions affecting densely populated areas. With the new planes, noise pollution will be reduced by 20 decibels, and CO2 emissions will be cut to zero.

Aviation accounts for 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, with transportation overall responsible for 20%. These new planes will offer a green alternative for the commute between Denmark’s two largest cities.

The new aircraft are yet to be constructed, making Nordic Seaplanes the launch customer. If everything proceeds as planned, the five Noemi planes will be operational by 2030.

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