Jekta and Seaplane Asia sign deal for 14 PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft at FIA
Amphibious aircraft developer Jekta has signed yet another important agreement at Farnborough Airshow 2024 in what is turning…
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China starts production of AVIC AG600 large amphibious aircraft
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has started low-rate serial production of its AG600 amphibious airplane. The front…
Pentagon selects Aurora Flight Sciences to develop large new generation seaplane
The US Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), selected, on May 9, 2024,…
Harbour Air on target to electrify fleet with deal for 50 magniX powered engines
North America’s largest seaplane airline, Harbour Air, has reached an agreement with aviation propulsion innovators magniX to purchase…
Global seaplane industry outlines plan for growth at FOSAA conference in Venice
A large cross-section of the global amphibious aircraft community converged in Venice on March 20, 2024, to attend…
AVIC’s large AG600M seaplane completes cold weather tests in northern China
China’s AG600M firefighting amphibious aircraft has completed cold weather testing, according to reports in Chinese media referring to…
Meet the small airline offering a unique Manhattan-Boston seaplane service
Boarding a flight to New York straight from an oyster bar on the bank of Boston’s Charles River…
Top 10: the world’s weirdest fighter jets ever designed
The world of military aviation has seen its fair share of innovative and unconventional fighter jet designs. Over…
eVTOL aircraft: the revolutionary industry that may all end in tears
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s an eVTOL aircraft! There is no question, the…
Forget eVTOLs, the true aviation revolution is a 19-seater electric seaplane
Lauded as the next aviation revolution, startups across the world have shed blood, sweat and tears to bring…
How much do you know about seaplanes? | Quiz
Seaplanes have been used for various purposes, from military operations to tourism, and have a unique design that…
DHC-3 operators told to urgently inspect aircraft after fatal crash near Seattle
Air crash investigators in the United States have issued an urgent safety recommendation after a fatal crash of…
Floating, foiling and flying: How does REGENT’s electric seaglider work?
It’s been a busy time for progress in electric aviation, with several new aircraft and vehicles taking to…
Resurrecting the Albatross: Why Australia is returning to a 70-year-old seaplane
Airlines across the world tend to capitalize on the latest high-tech aircraft to squeeze profit in a heavily…
Hawaiian Airlines invests in electric seaglider maker for inter-island flights
Hawaiian Airlines is investing in electric seaglider maker REGENT, with a view to using the aircraft on inter-island…
C-130 on floats: Can we expect a seaplane renaissance?
The idea of converting the Lockheed C-130 Hercules into a seaplane is almost as old as the aircraft…
Australia to resume production of Albatross flying boat after 60 years
Australian company Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) will begin a modernization programme for the G-111, a civilian version of the Grumman HU-16 Albatross,…
Suspended after launch: SpiceJet seaplane stops service
Indian air carrier SpiceJet, which had loudly launched its first regional seaplane service in the country, seems to…