Seaplane International

Viking Air acquires heritage of Bombardier waterbomber seaplane

I went to see the Viking Air aircraft factory in British Columbia six years ago, then it started production of the new Twin Otter Series 400. The prototype that could not be photographed shown on wheels and its amphibious floats rested himself in the factory courtyard between the old timer seaplanes.

Sandor Dr. Varga July 8, 2016

airline amphibian seaplane

Seaplane sightseeing over Dubai

Recent seaplane sightseeing video about Dubai. This monumental city has become iconic for its special-shaped artificial islands, skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

Aranka Sulecz July 3, 2016

amphibian Europe seaplane

Firefighter seaplane crash-landed near the fire Greece

UPDATE Firefighter helicopter flew back to help the crash-landed seaplane. One of the pilots of the helicopter says:

SeaplaneInternational June 28, 2016

airline Europe history

My favorite – Pan American began scheduled air service from the United States to Great Britain

77 years ago today Pan American World Airways began scheduled air service from the United States to Britain. The Boeing 314 Yankee Clipper made the first flight from Port Washington to Southampton, while the clipper has landed a few times.

Sandor Dr. Varga June 24, 2016

airline port project

Seaplane flight between Boston and Manhattan

Today the business travelers can travel between the two cities by car, rail or air travel, but it takes at least 4 hours. The seaplane service is a long-overdue option, because the passengers can fly from Boston to Manhattan in under 90 minutes.

Aranka Sulecz June 20, 2016

airline Europe Lake Balaton

Seaplane port opened at Rijeka Croatia

Croatian seaplane airline, the European Coastal Airlines brought the seaplane flight back to Rijeka after 80 years. Last week they introduced their new flight to Lumbarda, Korcula and opened their brand new sea airport in Rijeka, many city and county officials traveled the seaplane on board. Gallery opening ceremony.

Sandor Dr. Varga June 17, 2016

airline amphibian Asia

Seaplane local sightseeing opened for tourists in South China

A few days sightseeing tour possible in Liuzhou, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The Cessna 208 Caravan amphibious seaplanes take off from the river to boost local tourism industry.

SeaplaneInternational June 1, 2016

aircraft factory Europe Friedrichshafen

Seaplanes in Aero Friedrichshafen 2016

Recently we visited largest general aviation exhibition of Europe in the city’s Lake Constance. Unfortunately we saw few seaplanes there.

Sandor Dr. Varga May 24, 2016

airline Europe seaplane

Scottish seaplane airline’s new Cessna Caravan flew home over the Atlantic

Loch Lomond Seaplanes is planning to conquer London this summer, accordingly they bought a fantastic VIP interior new Cessna and they flew home to Europe recently.

Aranka Sulecz May 7, 2016

Europe gyroplane seaplane

Seaplane flight by autogyro on floats

The autogyro is a rotary-wing aircraft that uses a propeller for forward motion and a freely rotating, unmotorized rotor for lift. Unfortunately, it rarely used by seaplane but it is very attractive in flight.

SeaplaneInternational April 13, 2016