The PBY-5A Catalina seaplane “Princess of the Stars” visits Oahu for the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2020. The Pentagon’s renewed interest in seaplanes reflects a recognition that ...
Floatplanes are ubiquitous on the coast and indispensable for remote communities, but they don’t need to follow the same regulations and reporting as commercial airlines. By Barbara Peterson / Hakai ...