This landmark agreement — which involves the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway), airport operator Avinor, BETA Technologies, and Bristow Norway (a Bristow Group subsidiary) — signifies the parties’ shared commitment to accelerating the adoption of zero- and low-emission aircraft and marks a significant step towards bringing that future to the Nordic region.
The parties will work together to build a Concept of Operations for demonstrating cargo transport, with the aim of carrying out demo operations in a ‘regulatory sandbox’ in Norway by late summer or early autumn 2025. By facilitating demonstrations, the project will con-tribute to the development of critical knowledge and experience for a broad range of key stakeholders. The goal of this process is to test, learn, prepare, and prove the viability of advanced air mobility operations in a controlled environment.
“With the signing of this letter of intent, we are taking a step further on the path towards zero and low emission aviation. Avinor is very pleased that a major player like Bristow and an innovative manufacturer like BETA want to use Norway as a test arena We have previously stated that the goal was to start test flights by 2025, and we are now well on track to achieve this goal,” said Abraham Foss, CEO of Avinor.
The Test Arena will focus on knowledge-sharing, enabling the entire ecosystem to benefit from the trials. It aims to foster collaboration on necessary infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and operational procedures for zero- and low-emission aircraft, ensuring that the entire industry can learn from these innovative developments.
