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Maldivian launches luxury seaplane service

National carrier, Maldivian, on Wednesday launched luxury seaplane service.

The airline has been working on improving its seaplane service with the acquisition of 2 new seaplanes in the last 2 months.

According to Maldivian, its new 8-seat, air-conditioned luxury seaplane would now operate to resorts and other destinations.

img:http://s3.psmnews.mv/images/660x400/14690133894148.jpg|A seaplane operated by National Carrier, Maldivian - Photo: PSM News

Maldivian’s 8th seaplane - DH-6 Twin Otter aircraft joined its fleet on July 16.

The airline plans to increase its seaplane fleet to 10 by the end of the year with 2 additional planes scheduled to be delivered during November.

Maldivian’s first seaplane - DHC6 Twin Otter was acquired in April 2014.