The seaplane has 19 seats, which can accommodate 12 passengers.
Thiruvananthapuram:
A 19-seater seaplane, flying from Malé, Maldives, successfully lands within Kerala’s Venduruthy canal, a video showed. The plane, which made a transit stop in the state on Sunday, is scheduled to fly to Ahmedabad, where it will be part of the government’s plan to boost connectivity between Gujarat’s Sabarmati Riverfront and the Statue of Unity.
“An M / s Spicejet Technic Twin Otter 300 seaplane took off from Male, Maldives and made a successful landing within the Venduruthy canal on October 25, 20 for a technical stop,” Spicejet airline said in a statement.
The seaplane is 19 seats, which can accommodate 12 passengers.
“The seaplane received assistance with the docking facilities at the naval jetty and refueling for its trip. The seaplane is scheduled to fly to Ahmedabad, where it will begin flying as part of the regional connectivity plan between the Sabarmati river front and the Statue of Unity “, additional.
Representatives from Spicejet, officers from the Indian Navy and the district administration were present on the channel to welcome the aircraft and supervise its transit stop.
The seaplane crew was received by Vice Admiral AK Chawla, flag commander-in-chief of Naval Command South.
“The occasion refreshed fond memories of amphibious aircraft operations from the Kochi naval base,” the statement added.
The Center has planned to initiate several seaplane routes to boost regional connectivity and tourism in the country. Last year, seven islands in the Andaman and Lakshadweep were identified for seaplane operations.
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