A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The seaplane of Maldivian after it lost its pontoon during take-off from Dhoores Retreat Resort. Island Aviation Services (IAS) has refuted allegations made by two British tourists who were onboard a Maldivian seaplane that crash-landed in the sea while taking off from Dhoores Retreat Resort last week. The incident occurred on November 16 when the […]
Thomas Markey, 26, and Sebastian Marczyk, 32, were on holiday in Maldives After two aborted take-offs due to bad weather, the plane crashed in the ocean The 12 passengers were left bobbing on top of the plane in the sea A British couple has spoken of their terrifying ordeal when their seaplane nosedived into the […]
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), […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Tourists enjoy Dusit Thani Maldives, one among several Thai hotels on the island country. PICHAYA SVASTI Maldivian officials are calling for Thai investors, especially in hospitality and infrastructure, to strengthen its long-term economic growth. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the Maldives government has invited foreign investors to build hotel and resort destinations, entertainment […]
Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives welcomed its inaugural flight from Hangzhou, China today. The flight to Hangzhou departed from Malé on 13th September and Maldivian welcomed the first arrivals from Hangzhou to Maldives this morning around 0615 hrs with 200 passengers. Airbus A321 aircraft will serve this route once a week. At present Maldivian […]