2017 - Seaplane International

Chinese AVIC AG600 giant seaplane maiden flight

The Chinese AVIC AG600 giant seaplane first-ever flight was from Zhuhai Jinwan airport about 50 miles west of Hong Kong. The AG600's hour-long maiden flight shows it flying over water but not actually landing on it. An aquatic takeoff and landing is set for 2018.

Sandor Dr. Varga December 27, 2017

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Quest Kodiak seaplane in Corfu

The first Greek seaplane test flights in a 10-seat Quest Kodiak seaplane were successfully completed on the island of Corfu, following seven years of effort to establish seaplane flight connections in Greece.

Sandor Dr. Varga November 18, 2017

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Maldivian will buy five new seaplanes

Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced a major expansion of its seaplane operations with plans to add five more aircrafts soon.

Aranka Sulecz October 9, 2017

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U650 seaplane drone made in Sanghai

A Chinese company has produced the world's first unmanned, amphibious commercial seaplane, with plans to use it to deliver goods, transport supplies to islands and detect submarines, according to the manufacturer.

SeaplaneInternational October 1, 2017

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Viking Air Limited plans to produce the SuperScooper water bombers

Viking Air president David Curtis said this week: the aircraft factory plans to start building the SuperScooper water bombers. Last year the Viking Air Limited acquired manufacturing rights for this…

Aranka Sulecz August 19, 2017

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Lucky seaplane accident in Manhattan on the East River

The Cessna 208 Caravan amphibian seaplane made an emergency landing in the East River on Friday evening last week. Lucky seaplane accident. An NYPD boat rescued 10 people from the seaplane, 9 passengers and the captain.

Aranka Sulecz July 24, 2017

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Seaplane videos in the summer cucumber season

Blue and green water, summer, sunshine, pretty women, good music, need I say more? Two seaplane flight videos, and that's nice makes your day.

Sandor Dr. Varga July 10, 2017

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Forest fires photos from the cockpit in Portugal

Spanish Air Force 43 Group, which specialises in water bombing forest fires, is flying in Portugal. Canadaair CL215 and Bombardier 415 waterbomber seaplanes are throwing the water on the burning forest 100 miles away from Lisbon.

Sandor Dr. Varga June 19, 2017

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Maldivian Twin Otter seaplane crashed into airport’s lagoon

The Maldivian Twin Otter seaplane tipped over while attempting to land at the Velana International Airport's waterway Saturday morning. The nine passengers and three crewmembers were rescued before the plane…

SeaplaneInternational May 29, 2017

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Seaplane towed the wakeboard athlete on the North Sea

The seaplane towed wakeboard athlete in Aarhaus town, Denmark the end of last month.

Sandor Dr. Varga May 15, 2017