Spicejet Sea Plane: Veteran airlines company Spicejet is going to launch a plane once again. SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director, Ajay Singh made this announcement on the occasion of a demonstration seaplane flight from Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada to Srisailam Dam. The sea plane project may be launched in the year 2025. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu were also present on this occasion. It is worth noting that the sea plane service was stopped due to the Kovid epidemic.
Spicejet Sea Plane: Preparations to start seaplane services on these 20 routes
SpiceJet has participated in seaplane tests at many places in the country, providing significant engineering, technical and logistical support to de Havilland. With rights to operate seaplane services on 20 routes including Lakshadweep, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Shillong, the airline is preparing to launch connectivity on key routes as the infrastructure is ready. Ajay Singh said, “Seaplanes have the potential to transform India’s regional connectivity, opening up access to some of the most stunning, but remote parts of the country.” Spicejet Sea Plane: Service was stopped in the Kovid epidemic SpiceJet launched India’s first scheduled seaplane service in October 2020 connecting the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad to the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. Although it was stopped in April 2021 due to the second wave of the Kovid-19 pandemic, the airline is once again ready to take forward this ambitious project. SpiceJet MD Ajay Singh said, ‘Seaplanes have the potential to transform India’s regional connectivity. This opens up access to remote parts of the country.”
Avni Singh, CEO, Spice Shuttle, said, “Seaplanes can prove to be a game-changer for a country like ours, where diverse geographical areas – coastlines, islands and riverine areas – often present infrastructure challenges. With seaplanes, we can overcome these constraints and bring the enjoyment and benefits of connectivity to coastal areas, islands and remote inland destinations.”
