A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldivian government has revealed that they have received MVR 166 million as departure tax from all operating international airports collectively. According to Maldives Inland Revenue records, MVR 166 million was received as airport development charge (ADC) until the end of September 2017. MVR 47 million was recorded in September 2017 alone. In order to […]
Seaplanes of Maldivian docked at Velana International Airport. The Maldives’ national carrier Maldivian on Monday announced plans to expand its fleet with two more airplanes and four seaplanes. Maldivian’s managing director Abdul Haris revealed that the company is working to bring in a seaplane next month and a Dash 8 airliner, which seats 50 people, […]
Qatar Airways has announced that all Qatar Airways flights to and from Maldives are to be upgraded to one of the world’s most modern aircraft; the Airbus A350. Qatar Airways was the launch customer for the A350 on the 15th January 2015, and the airline also has over 80 of them on order between the […]
Additional 10 flights would port at Velana International Airport (VIA) following the winter season to European countries, according to state. Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, who is in-charge of evaluating and monitoring the progress of airport’s development said that additional 10 flights will land at the international airport per day. However, he had not specified the […]
Aircraft used for training at the Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) pictured in Gan International Airport. PHOTO/AAA Addu International Airport Company (AIA) may not be renewing its agreement with Sri Lanka’s Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) after their contract expires in 2019, announced AIA’s general manager Ibthishama Ahmed Saeed on Wednesday. AAA, a pilot training […]
The Government of Maldives has ‘invited’ an Indian arms dealer’s company to construct an international airport in the country. RaajjeMV understands the deal was carried out without the bidding process. The company, RaajjeMV understands, is Olialia and is owned by Anca Verma, spouse to known arms dealer Abhishek Verma. The 30-year old Anka Verma is […]
Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced that they are to expand their seaplane operations with 5 more aircrafts expected to enter into service soon. “Maldivian will take delivery of a new DH-6 Twin Otter aircraft next month. Three more similar aircraft would enter into service early 2018.” Abdul Haris, Managing Director of Island Aviation Services […]
General Sales Agent of SriLankan Airlines, Ace Aviation Services Maldives, introduces special fares for World Travel Market (2017) London. Under the “World Travel Market with SriLankan Airlines” return tickets from Male’ to London will be sold on a fair promotion for particular dates. For passengers who will be departing from Male’ on 7th November, tickets […]
The Maldivian seaplane partly submerged in Hulhule lagoon after its crash landing. PHOTO/READER The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority has launched a probe after a seaplane crash-landed in the lagoon of the Maldives’ main airport island, Hulhule, on Wednesday. The seaplane, of the national carrier Maldivian, fell due to strong turbulence during its descent. Ali Nashath, […]