Current news?

=> Seaplane services will be developed in Assam as a part of the RCS-UDAN initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).

=> Seaplanes ports in Assam will be built at Gauhati, Umrangso( Dima Hasao) and Kaziranga National Park

=> It will boost tourism in Assam.

India’s first Seaplane service:

=> India's first seaplane service started in Gujarat from 31 October, the anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

=> It connect Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad to the Statue of Unity in Kevadia.

=> The service will be operated by Spicejet Airlines.

Seaplanes:

=> A seaplane is a powered fixed-wing aircraft capable of taking off and landing on water.

RCS-UDAN:

=> UDAN is a flagship scheme of the Union Government to enable air operations on unserved routes, connecting regional areas, to promote balanced regional growth and to make flying affordable for masses.

=> The UDAN Scheme is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) which was launched in June 2016.

=> Interested airline operators can start operations on hitherto un-connected routes by submitting proposals to the Implementing Agency, AAI(The Airports Authority of India).