 "Seaplane is a fixed-wing aircraft, which can take off and land on water. These can also land on airfields")
Ajay Singh-owned airline Spicejet said on Wednesday that it was exploring opportunities to buy seaplanes in order to increase its reach in areas which do not have air strips. SpiceJet is already a participant in the government’s regional connectivity scheme under which it operates flights to the country's hinterland.
The airline today entered into an agreement with Japan's Setouchi Holdings to explore the opportunity of bringing seaplanes back to Indian skies. Quest Aircraft Company, LLC—part of Japan’s diversified Tsuneishi Group—is a manufacturer of amphibian planes. The company is owned by Setouchi Holdings, part of Tsuneishi Group. Quest Aircraft also makes
