Albatross 2.0 Amphibious Aircraft Manufacturing Project

delayed and shifted offshore

The Albatross 2.0 is an innovative amphibious aircraft capable of landing on sea and snow, originally planned to be manufactured on the NSW Central Coast and later in Darwin, Northern Territory. The project was backed by the Northern Territory government with a $3 million equity investment and a $7 million loan, aiming to start production in Darwin by 2025. However, due to challenges in obtaining regulatory approvals, the manufacturing operations have shifted offshore to the United States, although the company maintains its headquarters in Darwin and continues to progress the project.