Dates for Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation, FOSAA25, event confirmed

The organizers of the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation, FOSAA25,  have confirmed February 11, 2025, as the date for the second outing of the dedicated conference. The event, which will be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami, is building on the success of the first event held in March this year, when commercial members of the burgeoning seaplane and amphibious sector gathered in Venice. The inaugural event confirmed the pent-up demand for an industry conference devoted to the sector, and the second event will once again bring together stakeholders from across the world to debate and discuss the growing potential and opportunities in the industry. 

Rob Ceravolo, CEO and founder of Tropic Ocean Airlines is confirmed as the keynote speaker. Having spent a decade as an Officer and Aviator in the United States Navy, where he flew fast jets and attended TOPGUN, Rob subsequently launched Tropic Ocean Airlines with one member of staff and an aircraft. Today, fifteen years later, the operator is one of the world’s most successful amphibious airlines. Rob will share the lessons learned transitioning from fast jets to seaplanes and outline how applying skills learned in the force can support the evolution from start-up to established operator.

The conference will build on the theme of growing successful operations, with topics reflecting resources, infrastructure, tourism development, powertrain options, retrofitting, and regulations—all of which impact start-ups and established operations. New additions to the event include more networking opportunities and a roundtable session to wrap up the day, where subject matter experts will host dedicated topics, including medevac, environmental impact, training, connectivity, interiors, and much more. OEMs, operators, consultants and supply chain stakeholders are already signing up, along with sponsors, including connectivity provider Satcom Direct and start-up OEMs JEKTA and Elfly.

Lorna Titley, Director Quaynote Communications, the conference producer commented: “Since our event in March, we are seeing more profile for the sector as the industry acknowledges the benefits of the flexibility, multiple operating parameters and diverse applications for these aircraft to the global air transport network. We are excited to provide the platform for the 2025 event and anticipate it will attract an even more diverse set of delegates, as with our Miami location we’re already receiving interest from resort developers, the yachting industry and tourism providers. We were oversubscribed in Venice and expect as much if not more interest this year with a wide range of topics and world-class speakers.”