South Korea’s First Seaplane Operator Receives AOC
South Korea’s NF Air, has received an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and plans to provide scenic flights to Cheongpung Lake using Cessna floatplanes, making it the country’s first seaplane operator. NF Air general manager Youn Jong Jun says the airline,…
Scenic Flights Driving Business at Vietnam’s Only Seaplane Operator
Scenic flights are an increasingly popular activity for tourists visiting Vietnam’s coastal cities, thanks to booming beach resorts, natural and cultural heritage attractions. Phan Bao Chi, marketing manager of Vietnam’s only seaplane operator Hai Au Aviation, says it expects the…
Fiji’s Pacific Island Air Sticking with Single-Engine Otter Seaplanes
Fijian tourist charter operator Pacific Island Air is planning to keep to its current fleet, citing the state of the country’s tourism industry. Tuni Beddoes, Pacific Island Air general manager, says tourist numbers are at new lows this year, so…
Developing the Seaplane Business in Indonesia
The seaplane business is still in its infancy as operators continue to find it difficult managing operations with the seaplane stalwart de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter. Managing director of Jakarta-based charter airline Airfast Indonesia, Arif Wibowo, says the main…
New Maldivian Carrier Manta Air Keen to Shake Up Competition
Maldivian start-up Manta Air has been expanding aggressively with its three-ATR fleet and it plans to add seaplanes soon. The airline, which only started flying its first domestic services in February, will be taking delivery of six de Havilland Canada…
Maldives’ Flyme Poised to Start Seaplane Operations
Maldivian domestic carrier Flyme (Villa Air) will start seaplane operations soon after Malé International Airport opens a new seaplane terminal. Flyme, the airline subsidiary of Maldivian conglomerate Villa Group, has bought four de Havilland Canada Series 300 Twin Otter floatplanes,…
