SkyHop, India’s dedicated seaplane operator, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian firm NOEMI Aerospace, which was formerly known as Elfly Group, to acquire up to fifteen of NOEMI’s amphibious aircraft. The source explicitly states: “SkyHop , has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian firm NOEMI Aerospace (formerly Elfly Group) to acquire up to 15 of its amphibious aircraft.”
Under the terms of the MoU, SkyHop plans to introduce a maximum of ten NOEMI aircraft into its fleet by the year 2030. These aircraft may be obtained through outright purchase, lease arrangements, or a combination of both financing methods. The source quotes: “SkyHop plans to introduce up to 10 NOEMI aircraft by 2030 through purchase, lease, or a combination of both.”
As part of its broader strategy to establish a dedicated seaplane network across India, SkyHop has indicated that its initial flight operations will concentrate on linking the Lakshadweep islands with the Indian mainland. The source explains: “As part of its plans to build a dedicated seaplane network in India, SkyHop’s initial operations will focus on connecting the islands of Lakshadweep and the mainland.”
SkyHop has set a target to grow its fleet to no more than forty aircraft by the close of the fiscal year 2030. The source notes: “The company is targeting a fleet of up to 40 aircraft by FY2030。”
NOEMI is currently developing its inaugural aircraft as a fully electric amphibious platform capable of operating from both water surfaces and conventional runways. The design calls for a capacity of nine passengers along with space for one or two pilots. The source details: “NOEMI’s first aircraft is being developed as a fully electric amphibious aircraft that can operate from both water and conventional runways. It is designed to carry nine passengers and one or two pilots.”
The recent agreement between SkyHop and NOEMI has pushed NOEMI’s total commercial pipeline beyond ninety aircraft, encompassing interest from operators in Europe, North America and Asia. The source affirms: “With agreements now spanning operators and markets across Europe, North America and Asia, the agreement with SkyHop brings NOEMI’s commercial pipeline to more than 90 aircraft.”
