Andhra CM Naidu takes test flight of sea plane

Vijayawada, Dec 14: The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday took a test flight of sea plane in river Krishna.

This test flight of the amphibian aircraft took off at Krishna River's Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada.

While addressing a crowd there, Naidu said, "Seaplane is a new concept to India. I congratulate SpiceJet for bringing it to India. I just flew on this sea plane and its takeoff and landing is smooth. Seaplanes are to be encouraged with tourism point of view also, SpiceJet co-founder Ajit Singh told they are ready to buy and operate 100 seaplanes."



Further lauding the sea plane initiative, Naidu stated, "the state has great tourist spots. It should be developed and promoted as well which can also generate employment. I invite SpiceJet to make Amaravati its hub. This is the future, and as an entrepreneur, I believe the city will flourish."

Along with Naidu, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, State Finance Minister Yanamala Rama Krishnudu, Tourism Minister Bhuma Akhila Priya, Water Resources Minister Devineni Uma Maheswara Rao graced the occasion