Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Norway is the home country of Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS), which signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pawan Hans Limited on August 7, 2026, to collaborate on electric seaplane technology and sustainable aviation. The partnership focuses on technical knowledge sharing, workshops, feasibility studies, skill development, and capacity building for the electric aviation sector. Noemi Aerospace is headquartered in Bergen, Norway, and develops next-generation electric seaplanes. The collaboration aligns with India’s efforts to improve regional and island connectivity under the Make in India initiative. India’s Union Budget 2026 also introduced a Viability Gap Funding scheme to support seaplane operations.