Thanks to seaplanes, remote areas of North America, Africa, Asia and other parts of the world were able to benefit from air transportation, which facilitated trade, tourism and communication.
Seaplanes, also known as amphibious aircraft, featured a special design that included retractable floats or skis instead of wheels, allowing them to take off and land on conventional runways, as well as on rivers, lakes and calm seas. This ability to operate on water surfaces opened up a world of possibilities for commercial aviation, as it allowed access to isolated and difficult to reach regions where there were no traditional airports or runways. Thanks to seaplanes, remote areas of North America, Africa, Asia and other parts of the world were able to benefit from air transportation, which facilitated trade, tourism and communication.