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Indian Regional Airline Plans To Switch Fleet to Electric Seaplanes
Mumbai-based Maritime Energy Heli Air Services is to replace Cessna Grand Caravan turboprops with Jekta's electric-powered PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft.
Jekta views India as a big market for its PHA-ZE 100 electric amphibious market.
With its long coastline and extensive rivers and other waterways, Jekta views India as a big market for its PHA-ZE 100 electric amphibious market. (Image: Jekta)

Indian seaplane operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) plans to modernize its fleet with up to 50 of Jekta’s new electric-powered PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft. According to Jekta, a contract announced on July 5 covers firm orders (backed by deposits) for 10 units and options for another 40, with initial deliveries projected to occur in 2029.

Mumbai-based MEHAIR currently operates a fleet of float-equipped Cessna Grand Caravan single turboprops and is set to become the Asian launch customer for the PHA-ZE 100. The first 10 aircraft are expected to be configured with 19 passenger seats.