India’s SpiceJet Begins Seaplane Services with Wet-leased Maldivian Twin Otter
SpiceJet has begun India’s first scheduled seaplane services using a De Havilland Canada Series 300 Twin Otter wet-leased from the Maldives national carrier Maldivian. Local news media say the Twin…
India’s SpiceJet Aims To Launch Seaplane Services End-October
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to begin commercial operations of mainland India’s first seaplane service on 31 October. A SpiceJet official who did not want to be named confirmed to Smart…
First Sea-based Test Flight for AVIC AG600 Seaplane
The new Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) AG600 seaplane has completed its first sea-based test flight, meaning it is one step closer to achieving a previously-announced goal of certification…
Thailand’s Siam Seaplane Plans 2020 Debut
Seaplane startup Siam Seaplane plans to launch seaplane flights between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and nearby destinations that can otherwise only be reached by boat. It intends to launch this year,…
South Korea’s First Seaplane Operator Receives AOC
South Korea’s NF Air, has received an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and plans to provide scenic flights to Cheongpung Lake using Cessna floatplanes, making it the country’s first seaplane operator….
Scenic Flights Driving Business at Vietnam’s Only Seaplane Operator
Scenic flights are an increasingly popular activity for tourists visiting Vietnam’s coastal cities, thanks to booming beach resorts, natural and cultural heritage attractions. Phan Bao Chi, marketing manager of Vietnam’s…