A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Thomas Markey, 26, and Sebastian Marczyk, 32, were on holiday in Maldives After two aborted take-offs due to bad weather, the plane crashed in the ocean The 12 passengers were left bobbing on top of the plane in the sea A British couple has spoken of their terrifying ordeal when their seaplane nosedived into the […]
Quest Aircraft parent company Setouchi Holdings has entered a joint-venture agreement with Maldives state-run airline Island Aviation Services to launch a seaplane operation, Sky Atoll Private. It will initially operate four Quest Kodiak 100s. Sky Atoll Private will dispatch the aircraft throughout the Republic of Maldives, which is made up of 1,200 coral islands. Seaplanes are […]
Velana International Airport in the Maldives has invested in Amadeus’ airport management solutions to help it cope with traffic growth. The gateway, formerly known as Male International Airport, currently handles around 2.6 million passengers per annum and rising tourism demand is expected to see that figure continue to rise for the foreseeable future. Famed for its natural beauty […]
The seaplane of Maldivian after it lost its pontoon during take-off from Dhoores Retreat Resort. Civil Aviation Authority has launched a probe after a seaplane of the national carrier, Maldivian, lost a pontoon during take-off from Dhoores Retreat Resort early Thursday. According to Abdul Haris, the managing director of Maldivian’s operator Island Aviation Services (IAS), […]
You can now fly cheaper to the atolls of Maldives. Ain’t that fabulous? Situated in the Indian Ocean, this South Asian island country is a dream destination for those seeking a romantic getaway or relaxed beach stays. Flying to the Maldives used to be costly but that’s not the case now as there are now plenty of flights, […]
Photo credits: Avas Maldives Airports Company (MACL) has begun preparations to expand the apron area of Velana International Airport (VIA). According to Managing company of VIA, MACL the expanded apron would be able to accommodate seven wide-body aircraft at a given time once completed. MACL opened up a brand new apron in 2015 with a […]
Stating that an airport was the backbone of any economy, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has proclaimed that flights will land at the Kulhudhuffushi Airport, soon to be developed, before the end of August next year. The President made this remark while speaking at the function organised by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) in […]
Hong Kong Airlines today announced that it would operate a three-time weekly service to the Maldives from 16 January 2018. Located in the majestic Indian Ocean, the Maldives is comprised of a series of islands renowned for their natural beauty. As a popular holiday hotspot, the islands that make up this exotic travel destination are […]
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom inaugurated (12-Nov-2017) the Kulhudhuffushi Airport development project and commencement of land reclamation works by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). The President said the airport is expected to commence commercial and aeronautical operations by Aug-2018 and will function as the main tourism gateway to the northern region of the […]