Helsinki: In a powerful display of unity and shared vision, the transport ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have signed a significant declaration, marking a crucial step in advancing commercial electric aviation.
“Electric-powered aviation is vital for transforming the transportation sector. Together with other sustainable fuels, electric flight could cut emissions and accelerate the shift towards a fossil-free sector. The Nordic countries are well-positioned to lead in large-scale commercial electric aviation, which could enhance accessibility, particularly in the region’s more remote areas,” Swedish Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson said in a press release on Wednesday.
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Xinhua news agency reported that the declaration was signed during a meeting of Nordic transport ministers in Gothenburg, Sweden.
During a summit in Fredrikstad, Norway, in November 2022, the Nordic transport ministers made a firm commitment to build Nordic fossil-free air routes by 2030. This entails not just a local, but a global shift towards an aviation industry free of fossil fuels, and underscores the continued commitment to Nordic cooperation.
Carlson added that the declaration adopted in Fredrikstad, combined with the new joint declaration, provides a strong foundation for advancing Nordic cooperation and the development of electric aircraft routes.
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