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Exclusive images of the Isla Air Express seaplane splashdown in Ibiza

This was the first test carried out on the island to establish a regular service linking the ports of Ibiza and Palma by air using seaplanes.
Este mediodía se ha realizado la primera prueba

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts5Hb75Ty6s A las 11.50, el hidroavión bimotor de la empresa Isla Air Express recortó el cielo ibicenco y, tras algunas maniobras de aproximación, amerizó prácticamente a los pies de Vila. Minutos después, ya se encontraba atracado en el muelle instalado en forma provisional en la zona de Marina IGY. Se trató de la primera prueba llevada a cabo en la isla para establecer en forma regular un servicio que unirá por aire los puertos de Ibiza y Palma mediante hidroaviones Allí esperaban con cierta expectativa algunas personas que vivieron este histórico evento que ha sido registrado por La Voz de Ibiza.

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The landing of the seaplane in Ibiza

However, this will not be the place of operation of the initiative in case it receives the final approval of the Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB), which has enabled these tests that were also carried out yesterday in Palma. The Balearic company behind the project has invested more than seven million euros in the last six years in studies, acquisitions and authorizations necessary to make this innovative connection a reality.

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This initiative promises to revolutionize inter-island mobility

With this initial kick-off and the positive outcome of these tests, it hopes to receive the final authorization from the APB to establish a stable operation between Ibiza and Palma.

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The seaplane test has been successful.
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