NEW DELHI. Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) has signed a non-binding MoU with Norway-based Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS) to explore sustainable aviation technologies, focusing on electric seaplane solutions. The agreement was signed by PHL CMD Sunil Kumar Nagdawne and Noemi Aerospace CEO Eric François Lithun, in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha.
The partnership focuses on technical knowledge sharing, skill development, feasibility studies, and capacity building. Highlighting the initiative, Minister Naidu emphasized the government’s “Make in India” vision for indigenous seaplane manufacturing, supported by Union Budget 2026 incentives, Viability Gap Funding (VGF), and dedicated Seaplane Operations Guidelines.
Supported by the Norwegian Government, Noemi Aerospace brings advanced electric seaplane technology to advance India’s regional and island connectivity. The Ministry clarified that the exploratory MoU carries no financial commitment, serving to foster strategic international partnerships and green aviation innovation across the domestic civil aviation ecosystem.
