PBY Catalina Seaplanes are aircraft that can take off from and land on water: the sea, rivers or lakes. Some can also use runways; these are called amphibians. FloatplaneSits on floats (pontoons) under the fuselage. The body never touches the water. Flying boatThe fuselage itself is shaped like a boat hull and sits in the […]

Boeing 314 Clipper For years, flying boats, aircraft that took off and landed on water, were the backbone of long-distance air travel. Then, almost suddenly, they were gone. Why did aviation move to runways? Here is a look at a fascinating and almost forgotten chapter of flying. Why flying boats made so much sense Airports […]

If you have ever dreamed of flying above turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and jungle-covered islands, a private seaplane charter in Palawan is the ultimate experience. Instead of long road or ferry transfers, you take off and land on the water close to your resort, yacht or remote island, all on your own schedule. At Horizon […]

We travel to rest, to discover and to make memories. Staying somewhere truly special, even once, turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. Here are ten of the world’s most famous luxury hotels, each memorable in its own way, and the island resorts of Palawan that offer a different kind of luxury: privacy and […]

A DHC-2 Beaver float plane taking off in Palawan People often use “float plane” and “seaplane” as if they mean the same thing. They are related, but not identical. Here is the difference, explained simply. Short answer: seaplane is the general name for any aircraft that can take off from and land on water. There […]

Seaplane medical evacuation in Culion, Palawan Seaplanes have been flying for more than a hundred years. They served in both world wars, carried the first international airline passengers across oceans, and today reach places nothing else can: remote islands, lakes and coastlines, for tourism, research, rescue and medical evacuation. Here is how they actually work. […]

Flower Island, Shark Fin Bay Flower Island in Shark Fin Bay, Taytay: a one-of-a-kind escape Looking for something truly different in Palawan? Fly by seaplane to Flower Island, a small island resort in Shark Fin Bay off Taytay, in the quiet north of Palawan. Beyond the white sand and clear water, this corner of Palawan […]