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Regional Airports

MTCC's dredger "Maha Jarraf" reclaims land for Kulhudhuffushi Airport.

Maldives to forge ahead with airports despite no mentions in budget: minister

By Maldives Times 3 min read

MTCC’s dredger “Maha Jarraf” reclaims land for Kulhudhuffushi Airport. Finance minister Ahmed Munawar revealed on Saturday that the government is seeking finance for the development of five airports in addition to the four airports included in the proposed state budget for next year. The State Budget 2018 submitted to the parliament allocates MVR 246 million […]

Passengers about to board a Flyme aircraft at Kaadehdhoo Airport. PHOTO/VILLA AIR

“Development of Kaadedhoo Airport will be very costly”

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Passengers about to board a Flyme aircraft at Kaadehdhoo Airport. PHOTO/VILLA AIR The Regional Airports authority of the Maldives on Sunday revealed that development of the Kaadedhoo airport in the southern Gaafu Dhaal atoll will be costly, as major construction works at the airport are yet to commence. The director general of Regional Airports, which […]