The Indian High Commission in Maldives, on Sunday, confirmed that seaplane operations will commence in India for the first time, with the assistance of Maldives’ national airline Maldivian’s pilots and crew members.
According to the High Commission, India was utilising Maldives for this venture, scheduled to take off on October 31, as the island nation has trained experts in the field.
India’s Prime Minister Nerendra Modi will inaugurate the operation of seaplanes between Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadiya and Sabarmati River Front, Ahmedabad.
Aircraft reaching Ahmedabad on 26th October after having transit at Cochin and Goa. This is a milestone for a new era of seaplane operations in India unleashing huge potential. Thanks to @HCIMaldives for their support.@aishath_nahula @AAI_Official @MEAIndia @MoCA_GoI @NITIAayog https://t.co/oAo9NMlg8Y
— Usha Padhee (@ushapadhee1996) October 25, 2020
Island Aviation has leased a seaplane to Spicejet Airlines for India’s introductory seaplane operations. A technical team from Island Aviation departed for India on October 18 to assess the flight conditions and regulatory issues.
High Commission also confirmed that Spicejet is set to begin operating eight flights, of 19-seats, per day.
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