The Fleet

Our seaplanes have been completely refurbished and equipped with the latest technology. Our qualified technicians from Canada, Germany and Croatia ensure compliance with all standards of the EASA (European Agency for Safety in Aviation) and the Croatia CAA (Civil Aviation Authority). All of our pilots are high-time seaplane specialists trained according to the Canadian requirements.

ECATEC, our maintenance division with our own technical staff are well-experienced with seaplane operations and overhaul and of course comply fully with applicable rules and regulations. ECATEC is supported by Texas Air Service. Our commitment to Croatia goes beyond sustainable development and a safe operation. We are dedicated to supporting the expansion of the airline maintenance industry by training local aircraft mechanics. (see About Us – Careers)

The Lake Buccaneer

The LA 4-200, Lake-4 seater is utilized for charter flights, sightseeing, survey, and when required, search and rescue operations, also used for flight training, to obtain the seaplane rating and familiarization with the Croatian seaplane environment. This plane can land on water as well on traditional runways. It is operated with one crew member and can take up to three passengers or freight of 300kg.

Cruise speed: 130 kts/ 240 kmh.
Operating range: 650 NM/ 1200 km (depending on load)
Max. Altitude: 20,000 ft/ 6100 m

The Goose

The G21-A Goose was built by Grumman USA in 1944 and refurbished mostly recently in 2004. In continual operation, in Canada, this aircraft is a one of a kind in the Adriatic. This amphibian aircraft seats 10 Passengers comfortably and is operated with two crew members, Captain and First Officer.

The Goose is best suited for passenger service, but can be refitted for:

medical evacuation, 2 stretchers plus medical staff
search and rescue, with GPX, digital map tracing technology for patrol flight path tracking, camera hatch, marine radio equipment (standard), depth sounding, temperature measurement capabilities, Air Drop facility probe or marker,
cargo, up to 1000 kilos,
special charter.

Cruise speed: 140 kts/ 260 kmh
Operating range: 980 NM/ 1820 km
Max Altitude: 25000 ft/ 7600 m

De Havilland Twin Otter

The DHC-6 Twin Otter is a 19-passenger STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada. It has often been called the most successful aircraft program in Canada's history. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOL abilities and relatively high rate of climb have made it a successful cargo, regional passenger airliner, float operations and MEDEVAC aircraft. It has been operated, highly successfully in sea operations worldwide.

Our Twin Otters, each recently modernised and refurbished, are operated by two crew members and a cabin attendant, if necessary. It can comfortably sit 19 guests with complete holiday luggage.

Cruise speed: 143 kts/ 240kmh.
Operating range: 920 NM/ 1705 km (depending on load)
Max. Altitude: 26,700 ft/ 8140 m