New Delhi: The government is planning to build water aerodromes for operating seaplanes after some firms expressed interest to operate them, a senior civil aviation ministry official said today. A water aerodrome is any water body that complies with certain minimum requirements for landing an aircraft, the official said.
A joint team comprising officials from the ministry, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct a "preliminary feasibility study", the official said.
The team will check requirements such as minimum depth of water and a report will be made in two months, the official said, adding they will scout some 16-20 locations.
Most amphibian planes have single engine; however, single-engine aircraft are not allowed to operate scheduled services.
The budget carrier signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Setouchi Holdings to explore whether the amphibian planes can be used by the airline in a cost-effective manner.
A joint team comprising officials from the ministry, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct a "preliminary feasibility study", the official said.
The team will check requirements such as minimum depth of water and a report will be made in two months, the official said, adding they will scout some 16-20 locations.
Most amphibian planes have single engine; however, single-engine aircraft are not allowed to operate scheduled services.
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The budget carrier signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Setouchi Holdings to explore whether the amphibian planes can be used by the airline in a cost-effective manner.
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