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MACL aims to complete Velana International Airport’s new terminal by July

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said on Sunday that the new terminal at Velana International Airport is expected to be completed by July. MACL provided an update on the terminal’s progress during a presentation at the annual general meeting of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) at Kurumba Maldives. During the presentation, MACL Deputy […]

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Maldives’ main airport to open new terminal before October

President Mohamed Muizzu announced Thursday that the new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) will be opened before October. Delivering the presidential address at the opening of parliament, President Muizzu stated that the government is working to expand the Maldives’ air transport system to support tourism. He also confirmed that Hanimaadhoo International Airport and Addu […]

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Maldivian launches wide-body aircraft service

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, officially launched its wide-body aircraft service on Monday with the arrival of an Airbus A330 at Velana International Airport (VIA). This marks the airline’s first operation of a wide-body aircraft. The launch event began with an air show featuring other Maldivian flights before the Airbus A330 landed on […]

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Maldivian to get second wide-body aircraft in October

A second wide-body aircraft will join the fleet of Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, and begin operations in October, President Mohamed Muizzu announced on Monday. The Airbus A-330, which landed at Venala International Airport (VIA) at 5:14 pm, was welcomed with a water salute. A special ceremony was held to mark the occasion, […]

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Abu Dhabi Fund lends $40 million loan for Maldives main airport

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on Wednesday announced an additional loan of Dh147 million ($40 million) to support the completion of the Velana International Airport (VIA) project in the Maldives. This follows an earlier loan of Dh183.5 million ($50 million) provided in 2017 for the project’s initial phases, highlighting the airport’s vital role in driving […]

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Manta Air, Crown & Champa Resorts partner for luxurious guest transfers

Manta Air has announced an exclusive domestic transfer partnership with Crown & Champa Resorts, a premier luxury hospitality brand in the Maldives. This strategic collaboration aims to provide seamless and luxurious transfer services for guests of Crown & Champa Resorts. Starting from 17th December 2024, Manta Air will operate scheduled flights to Madivaru Airport using […]

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Maldives main airport’s new terminal reaches 85%, opening set for July 2025

The new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) is 85% complete and scheduled to open by July 2025, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said Tuesday. The update was provided by MACL Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed in response to a query by Gadhdhoo MP Mohamed Ali during a meeting of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Committee’s […]

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Island Aviation’s debt to MACL reaches MVR 1.12 billion

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) informed parliament’s state-owned enterprises sub-committee on Tuesday that Island Aviation Services (IAS) has an outstanding debt of MVR 1.12 billion. MACL officials were summoned to discuss strategies to improve the company’s financial position and address loans. MACL Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed stated that providing credit to government-owned companies poses […]

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MACL plans seaplane operations at Hanimaadhoo Airport

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) is planning to construct a seaplane terminal at HDh. Hanimaadhoo Airport, set to reopen next year. The announcement was made during a session of the State-Owned Enterprises Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, where MACL officials provided updates on the project. Responding to questions raised by committee members, MACL Deputy Managing […]

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Manta Air welcomes Dhigufaru and Nika resorts for exclusive seaplane transfers

Manta Air has announced its new exclusive partnerships with Dhigufaru Island Resort and Nika Island Resort & Spa to deliver seamless, luxurious seaplane transfers for guests. This collaboration is an exciting addition to Manta Air’s portfolio, reinforcing its role as the premier choice for resort transfers across the Maldives. Dhigufaru Island Resort and Nika Island […]

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Maafaru airport reopens for international flights

Maafaru International Airport has resumed international flight operations at the start of this year’s tourism season, following a temporary closure for upgrading. The airport is known for hosting the second-largest number of private jets in the Maldives after Velana International Airport. The airport, which serves high-end tourists visiting nearby luxury resorts, underwent improvements to expand […]

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Expansion of Fuvahmulah Airport aimed at jet accommodation

Fuvahmulah Airport is set to undergo development to cater to private jets, with plans to expand the runway and apron for jet parking spaces, according to the Regional Airports Company (RAC). The airport operator presented its development masterplan to the Fuvahmulah City Council during discussions on Thursday. RAC outlined the key points of the plan: […]

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