Spice Jet has declared plans to launch seaplane operations in 2025, connecting some of India's most remote and picturesque locations.
The announcement was made today by Spicejet's Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh on the occasion of a demonstration seaplane flight from Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada to Srisailam Dam attended by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu.
Spicejet has partnered in seaplane services on 20 routes, including Lakshadweep, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Shillong. The airline prepares to roll out connectivity across key routes as the infrastructure becomes ready. Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of Spice Jet, said, "Seaplanes can transform India's regional connectivity, opening up access to some of the country's most stunning yet remote parts. Spice Jet has always dared to dream big. With the support of visionary leaders like Chief Minister Sh Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Sh K Rammohan Naidu, we are taking concrete steps to bring seaplane operations to life in India again. We are excited to help drive this initiative forward, partnering closely with the government and civil aviation authorities to ensure these services become a reality and a success."
Avani Singh, CEO of Spice Shuttle, said, "Our journey in regional connectivity has been a purposeful one, based on the belief that everyone, no matter how remote, deserves access to affordable and efficient air travel. Today, we are excited to be at the forefront of seaplane operations in India."
"Seaplanes can be a game changer for a country like ours where divest geographies coastlines, islands, and riverine regions often present infrastructure challenges. With seaplanes, we can transcend these barriers and bring the joy and benefits of connectivity to coastal areas, islands, and remote inland destinations," she said.
Avani, who previously led Spicehelath, spearheads SpiceJet's seaplane project following her MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She is also an alumna of Stanford University.
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