Andaman & Nicobar administration planning to start seaplane serviceThe Andaman and Nicobar administration is working to connect Port Blair with other islands. They plan to introduce seaplane services to pop...
18 Nov, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Govt to provide viability gap funding for seaplane operations: Civil Aviation Minister NaiduNaidu told reporters that some states, including Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, have expressed interest to participate in seaplane operati...
22 Aug, 2024, 08.10 PM IST
SpiceJet eyes seaplane route to UttarakhandSpiceJet, which currently operates India’s only seaplane route between Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati riverfront and Statue of Unity in Kevadia, say...
27 Feb, 2021, 10.28 AM IST
Govt looks to launch seaplane services with airline operators: Ports MinistryThe development follows the launch of a seaplane service between Kevadia and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad by Prime Minister Narendra M...
04 Jan, 2021, 05.47 PM IST
Govt eyes setting up 14 more water aerodromes for seaplane servicesThese will facilitate seaplane services on various routes including Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, Assam, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.
01 Nov, 2020, 12.16 PM IST
16 seaplane routes identified for regional connectivity under UDAN schemeShipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the seaplane projects in the 'Chai pe Charcha' meeting, a unique and innovative meeting platfo...
23 Jun, 2020, 06.45 PM IST
Navigating a future for seaplanes will be toughThese planes might serve coastal areas in India and have a niche elsewhere, but a return to heydays of 1930s will be difficult.
06 Jan, 2018, 09.10 AM IST
Make in India, Nitin Gadkari tells Japanese seaplanes manufacturerHe said that there is a lot of potential for seapalnes in the country and domestic production could bring down manufacturing costs.
10 Dec, 2017, 05.33 PM IST
Seaplanes may soon fly in Indian skiesThere is huge potential for their use in tourism, not just for leisure but also in case of crises or emergencies since these can reach the ...
10 Sep, 2017, 11.05 AM IST
Pawan Hans to acquire two seaplanes, 20 choppersPHL has also said it is looking at setting up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business as well under the 'Make in India' programme.
01 May, 2015, 10.33 PM IST
Vibrant Gujarat Summit: Mehair to ink pact for setting up MRO unit in GujaratThe company will today sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government in this regard in the presence of Narendra Modi.
12 Jan, 2015, 10.55 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari pushes for local manufacturing of seaplanesTo encourage indigenous manufacturing of seaplanes, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today mooted the idea of joint ventu...
10 Dec, 2014, 08.43 PM IST
Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd conducts trial for first intra-city service in MumbaiA seaplane offers commuters connectivity to areas even beyond which are remote but have suitable water bodies which can accommodate seaplan...
22 Oct, 2014, 07.16 PM IST
Mumbai firm launches seaplane service; aims to make big splashIndia's first seaplane service from the mainland was launched, a move which is likely to boost tourism, especially in coastal areas.
24 Feb, 2014, 11.15 PM IST
Soon, seaplanes to soar over Kerala watersPawan Hans, the national helicopter operator, has already concluded a feasibility study and identified the tourist spots, including Kumarak...
25 Sep, 2012, 11.13 AM IST
- Island-hopping: Seaplane service to Andamans by October
Operating the seaplane will cost about Rs 1 crore a month, including lease rental and operational expenses, that will be equally shared by ...
13 Apr, 2010, 11.31 AM IST
- India's first seaplane operations to take off in Oct
For the first time in India's aviation history, seaplane operations are likely to begin in Andaman and Nicobar islands in October this year...
05 May, 2009, 07.47 PM IST