The second-annual Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA) show is set to draw larger numbers of delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors for the February 11 event to be held in Miami’s Biltmore Hotel. According to organizers Quaynote Communications and Arena Group, the increased interest since the inaugural 2024 show held in Venice, Italy, is indicative of growing momentum for a new wave of water-based aircraft in a variety of applications, including passenger transportation.

This year’s conference program will consider how the emerging sector of aviation intersects with other industries, including luxury tourism, special missions, and yachting. The keynote address will be given by Rob Ceravolo, founder and CEO of Tropic Ocean Airlines, which is one of the largest seaplane operators in the Americas.

One new feature of FOSAA25 is a series of roundtable sessions that allow delegates to interact in smaller groups to discuss topics including pilot training, successful seaplane operations, medical evacuation flights, maintenance, aircraft interiors, and environmental transfers in which hazardous contagions can be spread by floats.  Each table will be hosted by a subject matter expert.

Senior executives from Seaplane Asia, Mallard Enterprises, Anatra, Cookson Adventures, the Southeast Insurance Group, and the Seaplane Pilots Association will be featured in the event’s operators panel. Another panel session on new propulsion technology will include contributions from Aeroconsult, Tidal Flight, Jekta, Elfly, Kotnik Aviation, and Wright Electric. Topics such as regulation, investment opportunities, and the potential for retrofitting existing amphibious airplanes are also included in the agenda.

“We’re aware that at least three signed agreements originated at FOSAA24,” said Lorna Titley, director of Quaynote Communications. “FOSAA is the only dedicated seaplane and amphibious aviation conference globally. For any stakeholder operating, working in, or looking to launch, this is a vital event to attend.”

AIN Media Group is an official sponsor of FOSAA25. As part of the program, AIN news editor Chad Trautvetter will moderate a conversation with Timothy Eyre, COO of leasing group Monte.