For the 40% of the world’s population that lives in coastal areas, seaplanes are the fastest and most convenient form of transportation. Seaplanes also offer unparalleled access to island and coastal destinations and the only access to certain remote communities. Unfortunately, seaplane aviation is extremely expensive, a problem driven by current airframes which are heavy, draggy, aging, and not designed for the corrosive ocean environment. Polaris, our modern, clean-sheet, composite, hybrid-electric aircraft, brings an 85% reduction in fuel burn and a 40% reduction in direct operating costs while enabling quiet and sustainable operations. Polaris will make seaplane aviation accessible, unlock the regional mobility of coastal populations, and provide a clear pathway to future zero-emissions flight.