印度專門經營水陸兩用飛機的運營商SkyHop與挪威公司NOEMI Aerospace(原名Elfly Group)簽署了諒解備忘錄(MoU),據此SkyHop將有權收購最多十五架NOEMI的兩棲飛機。來源文本明確記載:「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。」
根據協議內容,SkyHop計劃在2030年前透過購買、租賃或兩者結合的方式,引進多達十架NOEMI飛機。來源引用:「SkyHop plans to introduce up to 10 NOEMI aircraft by 2030 through purchase, lease, or a combination of both。」
作為其在印度建立專屬水陸兩用機網絡的一部分,SkyHop的初期營運將重點放在連接拉克沙群島與印度本土。來源說明:「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。」
公司同時設定目標,到財政年度2030年前擁有多達四十架飛機的艦隊。來源記載:「The company is targeting a fleet of up to 40 aircraft by FY2030。」
NOEMI正在研發其首架飛機為全電動水陸兩用機,可在水面及普通跑道起降,設計載客九人並可加一至兩名機師。來源指出:「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。」
隨著此次協議,NOEMI的商務管線已超過九十架航空器,涵蓋歐洲、北美洲與亞洲市場。來源說:「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。」