New program targets aircraft that operate on land and water without runways.
Catalina Aircraft Company has opened operations in Vero Beach and is developing a transport-class amphibious aircraft platform, expanding aerospace manufacturing activity along Florida’s Treasure Coast.
The company is developing the Catalina SPAR™, an FAA Part 25 aircraft designed to operate from both land and water in coastal, island and remote environments, supporting missions that include transport, maritime patrol, firefighting and search and rescue.
The platform is designed to replace multiple specialized aircraft with a single adaptable system, allowing operators to move people, cargo and mission equipment without relying on traditional airport infrastructure…