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SkyHop Gets AOC as India’s First Seaplane Operator

27 April 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSSkyHop Gets AOCas India’s FirstSeaplane Operator27 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India’s aviation regulator cleared SkyHop Aviation to run commercial seaplane services on 27 April 2026, opening a new mode of island connectivity.

Key facts

  • Regulator: DGCA granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on 27 April 2026.
  • SkyHop Aviation is India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane operator.
  • Initial area: Lakshadweep, linking five islands.
  • Aircraft: 19-seater DHC-6 Twin Otter with float attachments.
  • Seaplane docks are mentioned at Agatti, Kiltan and Kavaratti.

About the AOC

An Air Operator Certificate is the permission an airline needs from the DGCA before it may carry passengers commercially. Seaplanes can land on water, which helps reach islands without long runways.

Exam angle

  • Remember: SkyHop, DGCA, AOC, Lakshadweep.
  • Aircraft type: DHC-6 Twin Otter, 19 seats.
  • AOC is issued by the DGCA, the civil aviation regulator.

Test yourself

1. Which authority granted SkyHop Aviation its Air Operator Certificate?

The DGCA granted the AOC on 27 April 2026.

2. SkyHop will initially operate seaplane services in which region?

Initial services are planned in Lakshadweep.

3. Which aircraft will SkyHop use?

It uses a 19-seater DHC-6 Twin Otter with floats.

Sources: AffairsCloud daily current affairs, BankExamsToday one-liners

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 26 & 27 April 2026 (14 topics).

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