A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has announced that they are to expand their operations into the Maldives with the introduction of long-haul affiliate AirAsia X in addition to the daily flights currently operated by the main airline AirAsia. In a statement released by AirAsia, AirAsia X would operate four times weekly from Kuala Lumpur-Male service starting […]
The national airline of Maldives, Maldivian, has expanded its fleet with the arrival of their 13th aircraft. The new Dash-8 aircraft landed at Velana International Airport on 2nd January 2018. It will be fitted with floats before it enters into service. Under their plans to expand the fleet, Maldivian has brought in two Twin Otters […]
Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) has announced that three parties have expressed interest in operating outlets at the new F&B complex at Velana International Airport (VIA). An official from MACL told local news that the three interested parties include local and regional franchises of world-renowned fast food brands. According to the official, agreements will be […]
National Airline, Maldivian has acquired their 12th seaplane in order to expand their services. The aircraft landed at Velana International Airport on the 20th of December 2017, bringing the total number of seaplanes of Maldivian to 12. Parent Company Island Aviation Services Limited Managing Director Haris said that Maldivian will continue to purchase aircraft in […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) was named the World’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2017 at the World Travel Awards 2017. The World’s Largest Seaplane Operator won back the title this year. Previously TMA was awarded the same in 2015 and 2014 consecutively. Trans Maldivian Airways Pvt. has one of the biggest seaplane fleets in the world. TMA […]
Tourism minister Moosa Zameer pictured speaking at a ceremony. PHOTO/MIHAARU Tourism minister Moosa Zameer announced Thursday that a bill proposing to gain trust and protect passenger rights will be submitted to the parliament next year. In a speech given on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day, Zameer stated that the government was constantly working […]
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), […]
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 […]
National carrier Maldivian has announced plans to add two more aircrafts into its growing fleet in order to expand its domestic operations. Managing Director of parent company Island Aviation Services (IAS) told local media that due to new domestic airports opening up as well as more hotels and resorts in the works is enough evidence […]