Archive · 29 Sep 2026
SkyHop’s Lakshadweep Seaplane Expansion Plans Remain In Limbo
SkyHop wants to run seaplane services in Lakshadweep.
The company has invested Rs 100 crore and hired 100 people.
It is waiting for more information about whether and how it can operate there.
Because of this, its plans to bring in aircraft are paused.
SkyHop signed an agreement with Noemi Aerospace to study electric and hybrid seaplanes.
The company hopes to build a fleet of as many as 40 aircraft by FY30.
SkyHop has written to the Prime Minister’s Office about the issue.
The timing of the planned expansion is still uncertain.
SkyHop has invested Rs 100 crore and hired 100 people for its seaplane plans.
The company’s proposed Lakshadweep operations are awaiting greater clarity.
SkyHop has written to the Prime Minister’s Office about the situation, according to sources.
SkyHop signed an MoU with Noemi Aerospace to explore electric and hybrid seaplanes in India.
The company has reportedly targeted a fleet of up to 40 aircraft by FY30.
- Who
- SkyHop, with Noemi Aerospace involved in exploring electric and hybrid seaplanes.
- What
- SkyHop’s proposed Lakshadweep seaplane operations and broader aircraft expansion plans are currently in limbo.
- When
- The plans are currently awaiting clarity; SkyHop has reportedly targeted a fleet of up to 40 aircraft by FY30.
- Where
- Lakshadweep and, more broadly, India.
- Why
- The company is awaiting clarity on the status of its proposed Lakshadweep operations.
- Company
- SkyHop
- Investment
- Rs 100 crore
- Employees hired
- 100
- Proposed location
- Lakshadweep
- Strategic agreement
- MoU with Noemi Aerospace
- Aircraft under consideration
- Electric and hybrid seaplanes
- Reported fleet target
- Up to 40 aircraft by FY30