Seaplane Operations Platform in Greece
Under present conditions in Greece, the execution and implementation of the Seaplane Operations Platform (SOP) project will have to run simultaneously at the next three fronts.
Seaplanes in Friedrichshafen
This year’s Aero was held last week, amongst weak presence of seaplanes: of the major manufacturers only Icon Aircraft had a stand, but they didn’t display an actual aircraft.
The Explorer’s Air Yacht – Sikorsky S-38
A replica and a radio controlled model evoke Sikorsky’s amphibia from the early Thirties.
Guestvideo: Sun ‘n Fun Splash-In Day 2012
David Allen reporter of Other People’s Airplanes heads on over to the Splash-In to watch airplanes land on the beautiful waters of Lake Agnes in Florida.
Pictures of hydro testing Icon A5
Photos from ICON’s most recent “lake day” of hydro testing to test the water performance of the A5 at various weights.
Video interwiew with Iren Dornier
In the interview Iren Dornier, facility-owner and flying boat-pilot is talking about her grandfather and the historical airplanes of the Dornier-family. He is also referring to the renewal of the Do-24 and their own-developed, two-seated seaplane, the Dornier S-Ray007.
The first seaplane competition in the world
100 years ago Monaco was the scene of the world’s first seaplane meeting, attended by seven biplanes, in March 1912.
Istanbul byes six new Viking Twin Otter
Seabird Airlines of Istanbul, Turkey have signed a multi-aircraft deal along with an exclusive sales representative agreement covering Viking Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft sales in Turkey.
The first commercial seaplane operator in Ireland
On May 2011 Lakeland Seaplane Tours Ltd. was issued with an Air Operators Certificate by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.
Round trips of Venice
Venice, the fascinating Italian spectacle, where even streets are made of water is now available to enjoy from the air. In 2011 a European subsidiary of a Dubaian seaplane company started to organize round trips over the architectural masterpieces of the city.