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Catalina Aircraft To Revive WWII Era Flying Boat

The Florida-based manufacturer is set to revive its iconic amphibious aircraft.

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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.

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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.

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Norwegian Elfly Reveals Design For All-Electric Seaplane

The group hopes to have a working prototype by 2025, and entry into service by 2030.

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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

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Tailwind Air Gearing Up For Summer Season

The carrier is resuming its NYC-Boston flights, launching a new route, and a new subscription service.

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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.

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Can Seaplanes Also Land On Solid Ground?

This unique aircraft type was designed to land on water – but what about hard surfaces?

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Rose Bay Water Airport: Sydney's Seaplane Hub

It was one of Australia’s first international airports and is still in operation today

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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.

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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.

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Swiss Startup Jekta Unveils Its All-Electric Seaplane

The sustainable amphibious aircraft could enter service by the end of the decade.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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Amphibious Seaplane: The Story Of The Beriev Be-103

The Beriev Be-103 - the "go anywhere" plane.

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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.

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