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Fresh face for Velana International Airport: Inside new passenger terminal

The new international passenger terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) is scheduled to open on Saturday night, marking a significant expansion of the airport’s infrastructure. According to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), the terminal was developed at a cost of approximately MVR 7 billion. It is designed to accommodate the growing number of international travellers […]

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HIH brings Maldivian traditions to MACL team in pre-opening tribute

The team at Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) paid a special visit to the new passenger terminal of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), bringing with them a thoughtfully curated array of traditional Maldivian cuisine as a gesture of appreciation for the dedicated team working towards the terminal’s imminent opening. The initiative, aptly named Dhekumaadhiun, was a […]

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Aishath Nurain Janah appointed Chairperson of Maldives Airports Company Limited

The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has appointed Aishath Nurain Janah as the new Chairperson of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). The appointment was confirmed on 29 May 2025. MACL is a state-owned enterprise tasked with the management and operation of Velana International Airport and other aviation infrastructure in the Maldives. Janah previously served as […]

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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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Madifushi Private Island launches coconut palm initiative to transform Meemu Atoll

Madifushi Private Island has initiated an ambitious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project aimed at planting 5,000 coconut palms across the islands of Meemu Atoll within the next year. The initiative was officially launched on November 25th at M. Rayimandhoo, with the participation of the resort’s management, MIC Group board members, and representatives from local and […]

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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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MACL bids farewell to Shaheema Hussain and Mohamed Solah after decades of service

The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) held a heartfelt farewell ceremony yesterday to honour two of its longest-serving employees, Company Secretary Shaheema Hussain and former Chief Development Officer Mohamed Solah, as they entered retirement. Shaheema Hussain concluded an impressive 46-year career with MACL, making her the longest-serving employee in the company’s history. She has also […]

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MACL signs agreement with BUCG for Male-Funadhoo monorail project

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) on Monday signed an agreement with Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) to develop a monorail system connecting Malé and K. Funadhoo. The monorail will be a key component of the Special Economic and Financial Service Zone initiative. The project, first announced in May by Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, will receive […]

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MACL, Island Aviation joint venture to manage Maldivian seaplane operations

President Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to establish a strategic partnership between Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) to modernise and expand the Maldivian seaplane industry. The initiative aims to sustain the growth of the seaplane operations currently managed by IASL and further develop the country’s aviation sector. A joint […]

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Vital role of Velana International Airport in developing Maldives’ tourism

In his presentation at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, Mohamed Mihad, Chief Commercial Officer at Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), highlighted the critical role of Velana International Airport (VIA) in supporting and driving tourism in the Maldives. His speech, titled “Velana International Airport (VIA) and Tourism Development,” provided valuable insights into how the airport’s […]

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