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Kooddoo Airport now ready for bigger planes

By Marco Robinson 2 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 25th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Kooddoo Airport is set to officially open later today after the renovation to accommodate bigger aeroplanes. In President Nasheed’s tenure, the airport was handed to Singapore’s Buona Vista and completed in almost 6 months. This domestic […]

Development of three airports to commence this year: pres

Development of three airports to commence this year: pres

By Maldives Times 1 min read

President Yameen (C) pictured at the reopening ceremony of Kooddoo Airport. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The development of airports in three islands will commence this year, announced President Abdulla Yameen on Monday. Speaking at the reopening ceremony of the domestic Kooddoo Airport in Gaafu Ali atoll, which has been upgraded to accommodate large aircraft of up to […]