NEW DELHI, Apr 27: SkyHop Aviation, a venture promoted by daughter of SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh, on Monday said it has received air operator certificate from regulator DGCA for starting commercial seaplane operations.

Avani Singh is the Founder & CEO of SkyHop.

The company successfully completed test flights earlier this month, including water take-offs & landings at the Ganga Barrage and Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand, according to a release.

In the first phase, SkyHop said it plans to connect five islands in Lakshadweep with each other and with the mainland.

Operations will begin with a 19-seater aircraft.

The company said it has received Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and is ready to launch commercial seaplane operations. (PTI)