A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maafaru International Airport has seen an increase in jet landings since the country reopened its borders. The airport has welcomed 65 jets in November, resulting in a 59% increase in jet landings. Opened in 2019, the Maafaru Airport was a groundbreaking investment for the development of the Noonu atoll and an economically beneficial project for ongoing […]
Maafaru International Airport has welcomed 8 private jets- in a single day! The airport has seen an increase in jet landings since the country reopened its borders. The General Manager of Maafaru International Aiport, Mumthaz Ali revealed that yesterday saw the highest movement in the airport and that it will continue to improve in the […]
Maafaru International Airport has installed a border control system, facilitating easier travel for tourists through the airport. Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology announced that the National Center for Information Technology (NCIT) completed the installation of the new border security system on August 19. The Ministry further said that with this system at Maafaru International Airport, […]
National Airline Maldivian announced that the Airports operated by Island Aviation will be ready for new normal and to resume their operation by the upcoming Monday. Speaking at the Majlis in the SOE Committee, Managing Director of Island Aviation, Mohamed Rizvy stated that the Airports being operated under the aviation will be ready to intervene […]
Maldivian Aero has said when Maafaru International Airport reopens on 1 July 2020, it will be used fully as an international airport. Speaking on PSM’s “Raajje Miadhu” program last night, Director of Ground Operations at Maldivian, Ahmed Ibrahim, said that the changes needed for international operations at the Maafaru Airport are now being brought and […]