Hong Kong-based Seaplane Asia, through its aircraft asset management joint venture Aero Assets Asia, signed a purchase agreement for twelve Cessna (single turboprop) Grand Caravan EX Amphibians at AERO Asia 2025 in Zhuhai, China, on December 3. The counterparty to the agreement is Hainan Haizhi General Aviation, a subsidiary of Northern-Heli Aviation Group China, according to the press release.

The amphibious aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines and equipped with Wipline 8750 floats. It will be distributed and deployed to Seaplane Asia's various operations in Southeast Asia, including Siam Seaplane (Bangkok Don Mueang), Santai Seaplane, and Samra Seaplane (Siem Reap). Deliveries will proceed gradually starting in early 2026.