Trips of 100-500 miles are poorly served by conventional aviation because of long first and last mile legs to and from airports and dependence on runways. For the 40% of the world’s population that lives in coastal areas, seaplanes solve this problem with direct access to the heart of coastal city centers and communities, unparalleled access to island destinations, and essential mobility for people in remote locations. Unfortunately, seaplane aviation is extremely expensive with today’s heavy, draggy, aging, corrosion-prone aircraft. Polaris, our modern, composite, hybrid-electric seaplane, brings an 85% reduction in fuel burn and a 40% reduction in direct operating costs while enabling quiet and sustainable operations. Polaris makes seaplane aviation accessible, unlocks the regional mobility of coastal populations, and paves the way for zero-emissions flight.