Ready for a water landing: After a series of disappointing takeoffs, seaplanes are back on India's policy radarIndia’s seaplane ambitions, first launched in 2010 with Pawan Hans’ Jal Hans service, have largely failed to take off despite early hype, m...
22 Feb, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
India to restart seaplane services on two routes by October: Civil Aviation Minister NaiduThe Civil Aviation Ministry plans to relaunch seaplane operations on at least two Indian routes by October, according to Union Minister Ram...
25 Aug, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
Chandrababu Naidu dons multiple avatars to cheat people, seaplane one such: YS Jagan Mohan ReddyYS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh opposition leader, criticized Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's recent seaplane demonstration flight,...
10 Nov, 2024, 10.43 PM IST
Andhra CM launches demo seaplane flight from Vijayawada to SrisailamAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched a seaplane demo flight from Vijayawada to Srisailam, aiming to boost tourism and...
09 Nov, 2024, 02.05 PM 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
Govt announces simplified norms for seaplane operationsThe civil aviation ministry has simplified regulations for seaplane operations, easing the certificate process and allowing non-scheduled e...
22 Aug, 2024, 07.02 PM IST
DGCA revamps seaplane regulations to boost sustainable operationsUnder the new regulations, pilots holding a Commercial Pilot License can now qualify as seaplane-rated pilots by completing training at any...
20 Jun, 2024, 06.20 PM IST
DGCA revises regulations to boost seaplane operations under UDAN schemeDGCA revamps regulations to streamline seaplane operations for sustainable development, enhancing pilot training and stakeholder engagement...
20 Jun, 2024, 11.21 AM IST
Kolkata Port to conduct pre-feasibility studies for seaplane operations in BengalWest Bengal government had in 2020 sent a proposal to the Civil Aviation Ministry, conveying its wish to begin seaplane operations in Digha...
17 Nov, 2021, 10.20 PM IST
28 seaplane routes, 14 water aerodromes under development: GovtPuri said: "Twenty-eight seaplane routes under the regional connectivity scheme and 14 water aerodromes in Gujarat, Assam, Telangana, Andhr...
15 Jun, 2021, 05.38 PM 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
SpiceJet to resume seaplane flights between Statue of Unity, Sabarmati riverfront from December 27In its statement, SpiceJet said: "SpiceShuttle, the fully-owned subsidiary of SpiceJet, will resume its seaplane operations between Ahmedab...
19 Dec, 2020, 11.30 PM IST
Seaplane operations to resume between Statue of Unity and Sabarmati riverfront from December 27: SpiceJetSpiceShuttle, the fully-owned subsidiary of SpiceJet, will resume its seaplane operations between Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront and Keva...
18 Dec, 2020, 03.27 PM IST
Government wants seaplanes to link small towns before 2019Sources said since it will take about a year to start commercial operations on viable routes, the government wants to put the policy in pla...
28 Dec, 2017, 08.59 AM 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
Tourism in Kerala goes innovative with a seaplane, project runs into controversyA commercial seaplane service will improve last-mile connectivity for tourists to the backwaters as Kerala embarks on modernising transport...
16 Jun, 2013, 05.04 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