SEAPLANE OPERATION IN INDIA,  MORE PILOTS WILL BE REQUIRED IN FUTURE…

GOOD NEWS FOR  PILOTS WITH CPL

Aviation Regulator DGCA Eases Norms For Seaplane Operations Across India , Under the updated norms, pilots with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) 

can now qualify as seaplane-rated pilots by training at any ICAO-recognised training organization globally

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised regulations to improve seaplane operations in India. The amendments streamline infrastructure procedures, pilot training requirements, and regulatory compliances, allowing seaplane services to reach remote, inaccessible areas. The revised regulations were issued following a recommendation by the DGCA’s Working Group to streamline and update the regulatory framework. The revised regulations include easier training requirements and simplified approval processes for seaplane operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a seaplane service between the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad and Kevadia on October 31, 2020. 

The revised regulations address key stakeholder concerns and pave the way for growth in the seaplane ecosystem. The revised regulatory provisions allow seaplane operators to use streamlined procedures and optimized infrastructure requirements to extend seaplane services across the country and reach remote parts, fostering inclusive and sustainable development. The simplified water aerodrome requirements also aid in economical and efficient operations while maintaining essential safety standards.

What is seaplane operation?

Seaplane flying, as the name suggests, involves operating an aircraft that can take off and land on water surfaces. Also known as “floatplanes,” these aircraft are designed with special water landing gear, including floats or “pontoons” attached to the plane’s fuselage—the world’s largest seaplane fleet: Trans Maldivian Airways.

What is a seaplane airport called?

A seaplane base is a type of airport that is located in a body of water, usually a river, bay, harbor, or lake, where seaplanes and amphibious aircraft take off and land.

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