SEAPLANE SERVICE
- November 1, 2020
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Subject: Current Events
Context: SpiceJet gets 3,000 bookings for seaplane service.
Concept:
India’s first seaplane project:
- India’s first seaplane service in Gujarat is set to begin from 31 October, the anniversary of SardarVallabhbhai Patel.
- It will connect Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad to the Statue of Unity in Kevadia.
- The service will be operated by Spicejet Airlines.
Significance of seaplane projects and the potential:
- Given the large and small waterbodies that dot the country, India provides an ideal opportunity for seaplane operations.
- Unlike a conventional aircraft, a seaplane can land both on a waterbody and on land, thereby opening up more opportunities for business and tourism.
- Such projects provide faster and hassle free travel option for the long, treacherous and hilly regions of the country.
Regulation
- Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will manage the Project of Seaplane in Inland Waterways and Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL) will manage the Projects of seaplane in Coastal Areas.
- IWAI and SDCL will coordinate with the Ministry of Shipping, flight operators, Ministry of Tourism as well as DGCA.