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Beriev Be-200: What Should You Know About The World’s Only Amphibious Jet Aircraft?
Beriev Be-200 is one of the world's most remarkable fire-fighters, but like other Russian aircraft, it faces an uncertain future.
5 Amazing Planes That Can Land On Water
Most of these aircraft are used for private purposes and deliver a fun flying experience.
190 Flights A Day: Inside Lake Hood, Alaska - The World's Busiest Seaplane Base
Just next to Alaska's busiest airport is the world's largest and busiest seaplane base, operating both seaplanes and bush planes.
Personal Seaplane: What You Need To Know About The ICON A5
This foldable-wing, removable-window aircraft is the perfect blend of plane, boat, and car
Future Flying: In Conversation With George Alafinov, CEO Of Jekta
Join us as we discuss the future of zero-emission flying with the CEO of this interesting company.
4 Iconic Flying Boats From US Manufacturer Grumman's Portfolio
The US manufacturer produced some fine examples of flying boats over the years.
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.