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Island Aviation Services (IAS)

National Carrier, Maldivian Reports Losses of MVR 110 Million

National Carrier, Maldivian Reports Losses of MVR 110 Million

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The national carrier, Maldivian has reported a loss of MVR 110 million. Statistics of Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) reveal that Island Aviation Services (IAS), the company which operates Maldivian, income fell by 76 per cent in the second quarter of 2020 when compared with the same period in 2019. PCB oversees state-owned companies IAS […]

Salary Spikes of IAS Senior Officials are Against the Procedures: Parliament SOE Committee

Salary Spikes of IAS Senior Officials are Against the Procedures: Parliament SOE Committee

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State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Committee of Parliament has concluded that the major spikes in salary and additional allowances of the senior officials of Island Aviation Services (IAS) were against the policies and procedures. Due to various complaints on social media by different individuals pointing towards unacceptable high spikes in salaries of IAS management, the SOE Committee […]

Maldivian announces plans to add two more aircraft’s to its fleet in a bid to expand its domestic operations

Maldivian announces plans to add two more aircraft’s to its fleet in a bid to expand its domestic operations

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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 […]