Centre allocates 48 routes for seaplane service in Kerala: Tourism Minister RiyasKerala is about to elevate travel experiences with the launch of a seaplane service that will link its four major airports and enchanting b...
31 Oct, 2025, 07.08 PM IST
Civil aviation minister eyes seaplanes to boost connectivity in remote areasIndia's Civil Aviation Ministry is exploring the use of seaplanes to connect remote areas, including the Northeast. Civil Aviation Minister...
14 Nov, 2024, 05.14 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- 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