Asia Archives - Seaplane International

AVIC AG600 Kunlong giant seaplane maiden flight over the sea

The successful maiden flight from the sea is a major step forward in the development of this giant amphibious aircraft. The first time AVIC airplane factory will focus on the firefighting function of the Kunlong.

Sandor Dr. Varga August 8, 2020

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Seaplasnes in Maldiv Islands

My new video compilation shows the seaplane terminal of Male, takeoffs and landings from the inside and from the outside, all with nice music.

Sandor Dr. Varga February 14, 2020

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ShinMaywa US-2 giant seaplane video

50 tons takeoff weight, and 900 feet (300 meters) takeoff and landing distance on the water at loaded weight. ShinMaywa US-2 giant seaplane's amazing takeoff is almost incredible...

Sandor Dr. Varga January 27, 2019

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Chinese AG600, the world’s largest seaplane makes first water-based test flight

The AVIC AG600 amphibious aircraft made its maiden flight from Zhuhai Airport in last December and carried out its first water surface take-off and landing in Jingmen water airport last week.

Sandor Dr. Varga October 23, 2018

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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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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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India starts working Dornier Do-228 seaplane

As a deal to acquire amphibious plane US-2 from Japan seems to have stuck in a whirlpool, India has quietly started working to build its own Seaplane. It will be…

Aranka Sulecz March 22, 2017

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Halong Bay seaplane flight

Hai Au Aviation is the pioneer in commercial seaplane service in Vietnam, bringing an unique travel and sightseeing to Vietnam's most beautiful destinations. It's Halong Bay seaplane flight is a…

Aranka Sulecz November 30, 2016

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AVIC AG600 Water Dragon seaplane rolled out

AVIC AG600 giant seaplane rolled off a production line in Zhuhai last week. The Water Dragon will be used to fight forest fires and marine rescue missions. The AVIC seaplane factory has no plans to exit the international market, there would be two competitors, the Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 and the Russian Beriev Be-200 seaplanes.

Sandor Dr. Varga July 31, 2016