The FAA recently approved the EMB-145XR for a retrofit Hull/float system that is approved for both open water takeoff and landing. They will reverse the winglets and attach a wingtip float system. We will have to program the ATTCS system to depart with a F-Takeoff, for floats instead of E-Takeoff. The only downside is we had to get rid of the ventral fuel tank in order to secure the airframe for a hull landing. We are going to be limited to a sea-state 2 and below landing and will refuel with the assistance of the US Navy's submarine fleet. In addition new FO's hired will require at least 100 hours of multi-turbine sea plane time.

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