Greater Bay Airlines introduces charter services to Maldives
Greater Bay Airlines of Hong Kong has commenced charter operations to the Maldives, marking a further expansion of the country’s air links with the East Asian region. The airline’s first service, HB2500, touched down at Velana International Airport Sunday and was received with a traditional water salute to commemorate the milestone. A total of 174 […]
Maldives Airports Company Limited launches Maldives’ first aviation industry awards
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has introduced the first-ever award for the aviation industry in the Maldives, titled the “Velana Awards.” The awards will be presented annually to recognise and appreciate the invaluable efforts of Velana International Airport (VIA) partners in strengthening travel connectivity, improving service quality, and maintaining the Maldives as a leading destination […]
Maldives’ main airport records 7% increase in passenger traffic in 2025
Velana International Airport served 8 million passengers last year, an increase of 7 per cent compared to 2024, the airport operator, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), said on Thursday. According to figures released by MACL, the total number of passengers handled during the year included: 5.38 million international passengers 1.17 million domestic passengers 1.73 million […]
VIA records second-highest daily passenger total this year
Velana International Airport handled a total of 27,000 passengers on Sunday, making it one of the busiest operational days for the Maldives’ main international airport. Passenger traffic increased as tourists arrived during the peak tourism season, while residents travelled overseas and to outer islands during the school holidays. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said Sunday […]
MACL issues congestion advisory as VIA expects 11,000 passengers
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has advised staff working at Velana International Airport (VIA) terminals to follow operational procedures closely to reduce congestion, as Sunday is expected to be a high-traffic day for the airport. In a message circulated to airport personnel, MACL shared projected passenger figures for the day. According to the estimates, the […]
MACL, MNU partner to develop hotel school, training resort in Laamu Atoll
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and the Maldives National University (MNU) have signed an agreement to establish a hotel school and resort in L. Hulhimendhoo. The agreement was signed on Tuesday during a meeting held in L. Maamendhoo as part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Laamu Atoll. MACL’s Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef signed […]
First phase of VIA Taxiway Charlie redevelopment completed ahead of schedule
The first phase of renovation works on the former runway at Velana International Airport (VIA), now functioning as Taxiway Charlie, has been completed. The redevelopment contract for Taxiway Charlie was awarded to China’s BUCG in October 2024, with physical works beginning on 10 April. According to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), the project is being […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
