April 19, 2007
NY eyes East Coast seaplane routes from East River
 The New York City's mayor's office is considering a plan that would allow seaplanes to use the East River to shuttle passengers to other East Coast cities, the Sun reports.
A representative of the Australian-based Tigerfish Aviation said his meeting with city officials went well, but others quoted in the story raise concerns about noise and the already crowded skies.
More from The Sun:
The city is also considering a request from the New York City's only seaport, the Skyport Marina at 23rd Street in the East River, to help it attract private investors and boost service. The charter planes that use the marina, whose flight routes are designated by the Federal Aviation Administration, are in highest demand during the summer months, when charter companies provide direct service to the Hamptons for about $350 one way, a marina spokesman said.
Commercial seaplanes have not been used in New York since the 1940s, when they would land at La Guardia Airport.
The story also mentions talk of high-speed ferry service to Atlantic City from Manhattan's new East River ferry landings at 90th and 64th streets.
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April 19, 2007 09:18 AM in Arrivology
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