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
Maiden seaplane service to take off on Oct 31 from Sabarmati riverfront: MandaviyaNo-frills carrier SpiceJet is in the process of procuring a seaplane for the venture from the Maldives which is expected to arrive on Octob...
26 Oct, 2020, 07.32 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
Budget 2018: Government to encourage investments in seaplane activities, says Arun JaitleyGovernment will make necessary framework for encouraging investment in sea plane activities, Arun Jaitley said while presenting the Union B...
01 Feb, 2018, 07.32 PM IST
Sea-plane will revolutionise transport sector: Nitin GadkariModi flew this morning in a sea-plane from the Sabarmati River to Dharoi Dam in Mehsana district on the last day of campaigning for the Guj...
12 Dec, 2017, 06.06 PM IST
Russian, Japanese companies keen to supply amphibious planes: Nitin GadkariIn line with the government plans to convert 111 rivers into national waterways in the country, Gadkari said, proposals are being examined ...
29 Oct, 2017, 12.02 PM IST
'Fly boats' to connect Delhi and Agra, rewrite maritime historySpeaking about the project that will "rewrite the country's maritime history", Gadkari said, "The 'fly boat' project will start in the next...
10 Jun, 2016, 01.57 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
Kerala Tourism's total revenue touches Rs 22,926.55-crore markKerala Tourism's secretary Suman Billa said that foreign tourists arrivals went up in the state from 7,94,696 tourists in 2012, to 8,58,143...
19 Aug, 2014, 06.51 PM IST
Foreign, domestic tourist footfall increases in Kerala"Foreign exchange earnings received by the tourism industry in the State went up from Rs 4,571.69 crore in 2012 to Rs 5.560.77 crore in 201...
22 Jul, 2014, 06.03 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
Opposition slows commercial seaplane service projectThe commercial seaplane service launched in Kerala last week has landed in hot water after the Communist Party of India announced its oppos...
11 Jun, 2013, 04.37 AM IST
Seaplane project in Kerala to take off in JanuaryThe Kerala Tourism Infrastructure Development has sanctioned the amount to take up works related to basic facilities at different tourist s...
07 Nov, 2012, 03.02 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