Country's first sea plane service launched in Andamans

PORT BLAIR: Andaman and Nicobar Island Lt Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh today formally launched the country's first sea plane service in the Union territory.

"The launch of the sea plane service is a step towards faster promotion of the tourism sector in the islands," Singh said here.

The Lt Governor said besides developing tourism infrastructure the launch of the sea plane service will also help improve connectivity between different islands of the Union territory.

The sea plane service, a joint venture venture between Pawan Hans Helicopter and Andaman and Nicobar administration will be used to connect Port Blair with Havelock Island and subsequently others islands in the North and Middle Andaman.

The sea plane is a Cessna Caravan 208 Amphibian and has a seating capacity of nine passengers and can land on water.