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Catalina Aircraft To Revive WWII Era Flying Boat
The Florida-based manufacturer is set to revive its iconic amphibious aircraft.
China's Massive Turboprop Seaplane: A Look At The The AVIC AG600 Kunlong
The type remains under development, but production could be on the horizon.
Francesco de Pinedo: Italy's Interwar Pioneer Of Long-Distance Flying
An advocate of the superiority of seaplanes, de Pinedo proved the feasibility of long-distance flights by traveling to virtually all continents.
Norwegian Elfly Reveals Design For All-Electric Seaplane
The group hopes to have a working prototype by 2025, and entry into service by 2030.
Quirky Postwar Amphibian: The Story Of The Republic RC-3 'Seabee'
An iconic aircraft – used for military and recreational purposes – that is still buzzing today
Tailwind Air Gearing Up For Summer Season
The carrier is resuming its NYC-Boston flights, launching a new route, and a new subscription service.
Tailwind Air Relaunches Flights From New York City To Boston Harbor
Simple Flying was invited to fly out to Boston and back to New York last Friday.
Can Seaplanes Also Land On Solid Ground?
This unique aircraft type was designed to land on water – but what about hard surfaces?
Rose Bay Water Airport: Sydney's Seaplane Hub
It was one of Australia’s first international airports and is still in operation today
How The Convair F2Y 'Sea Dart' Became The World's First Supersonic Seaplane
The world's first and only supsersonic seaplane had a troubled development history, exposing the difficulty in making a seaplane go fast.
The Life And Times Of German Aviation Pioneer Wolfgang Von Gronau
Wolfgang Von Gronau was a German pioneer of long-range flight with seaplanes, and a flight instructor with timeless wisdom.
Swiss Startup Jekta Unveils Its All-Electric Seaplane
The sustainable amphibious aircraft could enter service by the end of the decade.
Kenmore Air: Washington State's Seaplane Specialists
Read about how Kenmore Air supports seaplane aviation - from flight instruction to building floats to many aircraft maintenance tasks.
Tailwind Air Starts Seaplane Flights From DC Area To New York
After overcoming some challenges, Tailwind Air has got its New York to Washington seaplane service off the water.
Canadian Seaplane Operator Harbour Air Completes First All-Electric Point-To-Point Test Flight
Harbour Air recently flew the world's first point-to-point flight on an electric commercial aircraft.
Seaplanes Are Coming To Washington To Connect Passengers With Manhattan
Seaplane operator Tailwind Air has announced an exciting new destination, reducing travel times by up to 60%.
Kenmore Air: Inside The North American Seaplane Airline
From modest beginnings, Kenmore Air has become a regional aviation tour de force with 25 aircraft in operation.