The nine-seater seaplane for joy rides will be launched for full fledged operations in the coming tourism season.
“Goa is the second State after Maharashtra where the amphibian seaplane will be launched. Commercial operations will begin in September 2015 and several routes will be identified in consultation with Fisheries Department, Captain of Ports and Goa Coastal Police to ensure the operations do not affect the marine eco-system, fishing activities, inland water transportation and water sports operations,” states a press statement of the Tourism department.
Goa Tourism had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maritime Energy Heli AIR Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR) to launch the services in Goa.
After landing in River Mandovi, the Seaplane will take a short trip to Miramar, Chapora River, Coco beach between 10.30 am to 11 am, and fly back to the airport.
