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A govt-run chartered service is expected to be launched first, followed by private services.
According to reports, the Union Government plans to launch the services in Guwahati, Umrangso, and Kaziranga National Park.
State government officials also said that once the Centre approves the route, there are plans to implement the seaplane project with private operators.
In 2011, the UDF government announced the seaplane project as part of the 'Emerging Kerala' initiative.
In a historic moment, the seaplane landed in Kochi at 2.30 pm after departing from Vijayawada, AP, at 11.00 am. The trial flight reached its final destination in Bolgatty by 3.30 pm.
If this project turns out to be a success, then the biggest gainer would be the tourism industry in the state as tourists can reach several prime destinations in the state by air, cutting a lot of travel time.
An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, for this purpose.
A water aerodrome or seaplane base is an area of open water used by seaplanes, float-planes and amphibious aircraft for landing and taking off.
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