New Seaplane Airline for Hong Kong
Jan 18, 2021, 2:03 am
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New Seaplane Airline for Hong Kong
I was surprised to read about this, but a local entrepreneur plans to start a seaplane airline called ‘Seaplane Hong Kong’ in HK this year initially doing local private charters, and sightseeing using 2X DHC Twin Otters (‘Twotters’). Then subsequently expand into the Pearl River Delta.
Though I think it is somewhat ambitious to grow to 28 aircraft by 2025.
Flying in seaplanes is great fun, so I hope this is a success and not end up as a failed vanity project.
So now I am keenly awaiting the launch of their frequent flyer programme, or perhaps they will use Asia Miles????
Flight Global’s article can be found at www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/hong-kong-seaplane-start-up-buoyant-about-success-despite-headwinds/141954.article
Though I think it is somewhat ambitious to grow to 28 aircraft by 2025.
Flying in seaplanes is great fun, so I hope this is a success and not end up as a failed vanity project.
So now I am keenly awaiting the launch of their frequent flyer programme, or perhaps they will use Asia Miles????
Flight Global’s article can be found at www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/hong-kong-seaplane-start-up-buoyant-about-success-despite-headwinds/141954.article
Jan 18, 2021, 2:51 am
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Will seaplanes have to enter PRC airspace at 5,000 ft http://www2.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/rese...ace.pdf#page=3 ? I know helicopters (Skyshuttle) doesn't.
Jan 18, 2021, 4:45 am
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Jan 18, 2021, 5:08 pm
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The former Macau Air owned by Cathay ran a seaplane service between Macau and HK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macau_...nsport_Company
Good luck to the new venture, say I.
Good luck to the new venture, say I.
Jan 18, 2021, 5:44 pm
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Short history of HK seaplanes here: https://www.china-briefing.com/news/...-in-hong-kong/