Earlier this year, Widerø Zero signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 electric drones for passenger transport. Now, it is clear that infrastructure company Seabrokers Innovation and Strawberry are joining as partners. Together, they will explore how these aircraft can create the optimal transport solution for the many less accessible places in Scandinavia.
The Strawberry hotel group sees great potential in tourism experiences and easier access to the more inaccessible destinations.
– For Strawberry, who wants to be at the forefront of innovative solutions, it is very interesting to see how these drones can create an efficient, environmentally friendly and unique experience for our guests. We have several exciting destinations in the Nordics that could be interesting to explore together with Widerøe Zero and Seabrokers, says Christian Lundén, Head of Strategic Development at Strawberry.
There is great enthusiasm for this collaboration in Widerøe Zero, which is also a world leader. With lower operating costs and significantly better environmental performance than traditional air traffic, this creates opportunities for new aviation alternatives.
– The aircraft is unique, and we are first in line to use it, together with United Airlines, among others. With Strawberry and Seabrokers on the team, there is a great opportunity for Scandinavia to become one of the first markets for what we believe will be a revolution in air transport, says Andreas Aks, CEO of Widerøe Zero.
Seabrokers Innovations is also part of the team, led by former Norwegian Minister of Transport Ketil Solvik Olsen. Seabrokers is a major player in real estate, construction and new mobility and sees this collaboration as an exciting opportunity.
– This fits well with our focus on developing new transportation solutions. As a major player in the construction industry, we want to participate in the development of local small airports, vertiports, which can contribute to exciting social development. Through this collaboration, we can offer exciting opportunities for many of our innovative tenants, says Ketil Solvik Olsen, CEO of Seabrokers Innovations.
If these companies succeed, it will lay the foundation for a completely new way of thinking about air traffic in Scandinavia. The trio compares this to when the railways went from steam locomotives to electric power and is convinced that Scandinavia will benefit from a similar revolution in air traffic. At the same time, they hope that the authorities will be a catalyst in this work.
Source: According to Press Release.
