Urbanlink Selects NOEMI Electric Amphibious Aircraft for Future Seaplane Operations in Florida
MoU signed for 10+10 aircraft, representing ~USD 200 million in potential value
MIAMI, FL / NORWAY, JANUARY 19 2026 - Elfly Group, developer of the all electric amphibious aircraft NOEMI (No Emissions), today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UrbanLink Air Mobility, a U.S. based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel.
The agreement includes a 10+10 soft order for the NOEMI electric amphibious seaplane, representing a potential order value of approximately USD 200 million. UrbanLink is developing an integrated zero-emission transport network across air, sea and ground, with initial hub cities including Miami, Los Angeles and San Juan.
“NOEMI fits naturally into our vision for clean, connected regional mobility,” said Ed Wegel, Founder and CEO of UrbanLink. “It’s amphibious capability and electric propulsion make it a compelling and efficient solution for linking coastal and island communities.”
This exciting new partnership reflects a shared ambition to accelerate zero-emission regional connectivity, combining NOEMI’s all-electric, amphibious aircraft capabilities with UrbanLink’s vision for seamless, end-to-end sustainable travel.
“UrbanLink represents exactly the kind of forward -leaning operator we want to partner with,” said Eric Lithun, Founder and CEO of Elfly Group. “This MoU underlines growing market confidence in NOEMI and the international commercial momentum we are building as we commence full-scale prototype development. Florida is a perfect starting point, with its extensive coastlines, islands and waterways. It is one of the best places in the world to unlock the full potential of electric seaplane travel.”
The NOEMI electric amphibious aircraft can take off and land on both water and runways. This unlocks access to coastlines, rivers, lakes and harbours - the natural runways that cover 70% of the planet - while enabling clean, quiet and efficient regional aviation with minimal infrastructure requirements. With this MoU, Elfly has now secured soft orders for more than 70 NOEMI aircraft across five continents, reinforcing NOEMI’s position in the emerging market for electric regional aviation.
About UrbanLink Air Mobility
UrbanLink is a South Florida-based advanced air and maritime mobility company transforming urban transportation through innovative, zero-emission mobility solutions. Led by aviation industry veteran Ed Wegel, UrbanLink is committed to creating smarter, greener, and more efficient transportation systems that enhance connectivity and sustainability in South Florida and beyond. The company is poised to become the first independent operator of a fully electric fleet across both advanced air mobility (AAM) and maritime platforms. Its future fleet includes BETA Technologies Alia aircraft, REGENT Seagliders, Artemis Technologies Sea Crafts, and Traverse Aero’s Orca unmanned drones. For more information, visit flyurbanlink.com.
About Elfly Group
Elfly Group is a Norwegian aerospace company developing NOEMI (No Emissions), the world’s first fully electric amphibious or “Go anywhere” seaplane designed for zero -emission regional connectivity. By combining electric propulsion with amphibious capabilit y, NOEMI enables clean, quiet and efficient operations from both water and runways, serving current, as well as unlocking new routes and markets worldwide. For more information, visit noemi.aero/
