Loch Lomond Seaplanes is to introduce electric aviation to Scotland after signing a deal with Norway’s Elfly Goup for two aircraft.

The agreement makes Loch Lomond Seaplanes the first British customer to acquire ElFly’s  nine-seat Noemi (No Emission) seaplanes, with an option to acquire three more. It will also support the development of the infrastructure for seaplane operations.

David West, managing director and founder of Loch Lomond Seaplanes, said that with its 200km range, amphibious design and 200km/h cruising speed: “The Noemi seaplane represents a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

“There is huge demand for a flying boat style seaplane, and one that produces no emissions is all the better,.”

Since 2004 Loch Lomond Seaplanes has flown almost 200,000 passengers, more than 1.9 million miles around Scotland.

Based next to the five-star Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond, in the heart of Scotland’s first national park, the company is regarded as one of the world’s foremost seaplane operators.

Mr West has worked with the UK Civil Aviation Authority on establishing new regulations to enable the introduction of larger seaplanes on scheduled routes and supported the Croatian Government with new seaplane regulations to enable the start of scheduled seaplane flights back in 2014.

He has also advised the Indian Government on commencing seaplane operations in India.

Eric Lithun, CEO of Norway based Elfly, said the collaboration with LLS has “huge potential.”  He added that with Mr West’s expertise and the NOEMI’s technology “the future of regional aviation in the UK is bright.”