MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Seaplane Group, a leading luxury technology start-up based in Hong Kong, is launching its new helicopter ridesharing and private charter services in Metro Manila. Starting February 2023, Seaplane Group will offer a range of services including on-demand hop-on-hop-off air taxis, sightseeing tours, and airport shuttles between NAIA and BGC/Makati, all at affordable prices starting from PHP3800.
With the use of urban air mobility, Seaplane Group aims to reduce traffic congestion in Manila and provide a more efficient mode of transportation for executives and travelers. This can lead to increased productivity and save time for those who need to travel frequently.
The app utilizes cutting-edge AI technology and IoT coding to offer instant, on-demand ridesharing and charter services. This is coupled with Big Data and API integration to seamlessly match supply and demand, reducing carbon emissions, and predicting flight demand. The app is also designed for scalability, allowing for faster time to market. Seaplane Group collaborates with award-winning operators and owners to provide services to customers with no cost of ownership; Seaplane Group is set to revolutionize the transportation landscape in the Philippines and beyond.
The company’s service is affordable and competitively priced, making it accessible to a wider range of people. The helicopter service can also be a new tourist attraction, as it offers a unique way to explore and experience the region. This can attract more tourists and boost the local economy.
According to the Seaplane Group, the Helicopter tour is a proof of concept for what is to come, and by 2025-2030, it will replace helicopters with hydrogen-powered unmanned cargo and passenger drones, explicitly focusing on urban air mobility (UAM). Its goal as a company is to become one of the first in the APAC to introduce urban air mobility eVTOL UAM as a new form of transportation.
“This is the time for the Philippines and APAC to shine,” said Seaplane Group CEO Steven Cheung. “As we recover from covid, we want to provide a new tourism attraction, together with an affordable and efficient mode of transportation for Metro Manila, and promote Manila as the best place to invest, live, work, and play. We are thrilled to bring our innovative transportation solutions to the Philippines. Our services will not only provide convenient and luxurious travel experiences but also support the development of green transportation and real estate, as well as hydrogen infrastructure in the region.”
The company is also committed to creating high-tech jobs in the region, from tech developers to web engineers, pilots, and maintenance staff to terminal staff and customer service representatives. Seaplane Group’s services can also attract inward investments by making the surrounding regions more accessible to travelers and investors.
