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: […]
SriLankan Airlines mulls cancelling loss-making Colombo-Gan flights
SriLankan Airlines might halt its Colombo-Addu flights due to increasing financial losses, as disclosed by Ace Aviation, the airline’s General Service Agent (GST) in the Maldives. The direct route between Gan International Airport and Colombo’s Bandaranike International Airport was initiated by SriLankan in 2016. Flights recommenced on December 4, 2021, post-COVID suspension, with a current […]
Manta Air to launch intl flights in Jan 2024 with India as debut route
Manta Air, the Maldives’ leading airline, has announced that it is starting direct flights from India to the tropical paradise of Maldives. The announcement took place at a prestigious event hosted at the chic Bang at The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Bangalore. In a move aimed at redefining air travel between India and the Maldives, the […]
MVR 79m allocated for new domestic airport projects in 2024
The 2024 state budget includes an allocation of MVR 79.9 million for new projects aimed at developing domestic airports across the nation. In the MVR 49 billion budget presented to the parliament on Tuesday, a sum of MVR 79 million has been earmarked for the construction of new domestic airports on various islands. Airport development […]
IndiGo connects Hyderabad-Maldives with 3 weekly service
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has announced the resumption of flights by IndiGo Airlines, connecting Hyderabad to the Maldives. The service officially commenced on Tuesday. In response to the increasing number of leisure travellers choosing the Maldives as their destination, IndiGo Airlines will operate three non-stop flights weekly, departing from Hyderabad on Tuesday, Thursday, […]
New $100m Saudi loan for Maldives’ main airport development
Saudi Arabia has extended a financial lifeline to the Maldives by granting $150 million (MVR 2.3 billion) in new loans, as confirmed by Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer in a statement to local media on Sunday. The allocation of this funding includes: $100 million designated for the completion of the Velana International Airport (VIA) development project. […]
Beond brings in first aircraft; flight operations in November
Beond, the pioneering luxury leisure airline, saw its debut aircraft land at Velana International Airport on Monday. The arrival, tracked to have originated from Hyderabad, India, marked a significant moment for the airline venture. Greeted with a water salute on the runway, Beond, a joint venture between Maldives’ Simdi Group and Dubai’s Arabesque, positions itself […]
Risk allowance for MACL apron workers announced
In an announcement, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has revealed that employees working on the apron at Velana International Airport (VIA), managed by the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), will soon receive a risk allowance. The president made this announcement during a campaign rally in Mahchangolhi, Male, Tuesday evening. He emphasised the risks associated with apron […]
Maldivian, ATR sign deal for 2 aircraft to enhance regional connectivity
Maldivian has inked a firm order for two ATR 42-600 aircraft in a bid to enhance its regional fleet. These modern and highly efficient aircraft, equipped with extra-efficient PW127XT engines and featuring spacious cabins, will replace older turboprop models. The move aims to bolster connectivity to communities and businesses in the Maldives archipelago while contributing […]
Emirates, Maldivian establish interline partnership
Emirates and Maldivian on Thursday announced an interline partnership, enabling Emirates customers to access 16 popular holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond Male. The agreement successfully follows on from last year’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two airlines, to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation. The interline agreement will create more options […]
Munich, Zurich as Beond airline’s first European launch cities to Maldives
Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has announced that Munich and Zurich are the initial origin cities for the airline, flying to Malé, Maldives. The inaugural flights are scheduled for November 2023, with the Munich inaugural departing November 15, and the Zurich inaugural departing November 17. “We are thrilled to announce Munich and Zurich […]
Maldives to launch new international airline; eyes long-haul destination
Maldives is set to launch a brand new international airline in an ambitious move to boost tourism and connectivity. Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) and Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), which already operates the national carrier Maldivian, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held at the economic ministry on Thursday to establish […]
