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An amphibious aircraft landing at Umiam Lake in the Indian state of Meghalaya on Nov 14 as part of a seaplane demonstration flight.
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NEW DELHI – Migratory birds from distant places are a common sight at India’s water bodies as winter sets in.
But in 2024, they had company: a grey, amphibious seaplane that conducted multiple demonstration flights as the country explores the potential of this transport solution to boost connectivity with far-flung areas.
