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The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s

• February 22, 2026 •

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The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s

The Albatross returns. From the Grumman HU-16 rescue seaplane of the 1950s to the modern Albatross 2.0, amphibious aviation makes a quiet comeback with new certification and commercial purpose.

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