Air India to begin non-stop flights from Bangalore, Mumbai to Maldives
Air India is gearing up to introduce non-stop flights connecting Maldives with the Indian cities of Bangalore and Mumbai. In previous winter seasons, Air India had operated direct flights to Maldives; however, these services were not available during other times of the year. Villa Travels, Air India’s Maldivian passenger sales agent, took to social media […]
Aeroflot boosts Moscow-Maldives flight frequency
Aeroflot, the flagship airline of Russia, is set to intensify its flight connections between Moscow and the Maldives in response to growing demand. The carrier has officially announced its plans to enhance the frequency of flights between the two destinations, offering increased convenience for travellers. The upcoming expansion will particularly impact flights SU320/321 to Malé, […]
Maafaru airport expansion will establish Noonu economic hub, says pres
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih disclosed on Monday that the development of N. Maafaru International Airport is well underway, propelled by a company linked to the royal family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project’s completion will pave the way for the Noonu atoll region to emerge as a pivotal economic center, solidifying the area’s […]
Beond receives CAMO approval from Maldives Civil Aviation Authority
Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, announced on Monday that it has received Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) approval by the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA). The airline received approval under the recently-enacted MCAR-CAMO regulations. “We are pleased to have received approval from the MCAA for our CAMO,” said Nantha Lenin, Chief Operations Officer […]
Etihad Airways to increase Maldives flight frequency for winter season
As the summer season heats up, Etihad Airways is gearing up for a significant expansion in the upcoming winter season. In a strategic move, the airline is set to increase its flight frequency to the Maldives by adding 7 flights per week. Starting from December 1, a total of 3 additional flights will be introduced, […]
$42.4m contract awarded to reclaim land for 3 regional airports
Capital Marine and Civil Construction Company (CMCCC), a leading Sri Lankan construction company, has secured a lucrative project to reclaim land for airport development in three islands. The agreement, valued at USD 42.4 million, was officially signed on Wednesday between CMCCC’s Managing Director, Sevaraja Manivannan, and Fathimath Shana Farooq, the Director General of the Planning […]
Maldivian seeks financing for lease of 2 ATR Aircraft
National carrier Maldivian, operated by Island Aviation, has announced its intention to finance the lease of two additional ATR aircraft. The airline issued a tender on Monday, inviting proposals for the finance lease of two ATR 42-600 aircraft, as stated in the accompanying Request for Proposal (RFP). The lease order for these aircraft is currently […]
Aviation in the Maldives post- COVID 19
Given that tourism is the primary stay of the Maldivian Economy and aviation has been and will continue to be of critical importance. However, COVID 19 has made a huge impact and this is bound to change the role and format of aviation in the Maldives. WHO first declared COVID-19 as a world health emergency […]
Passenger traffic on the rise, says IATA
Global passenger traffic results for October shows continued growth for both domestic and international traffic, IATA has announced.
Qatar Airways wins Asia Pacific Airline of the Year award
Qatar Airways has been named Asia Pacific Airline of the Year at the 2015 CAPA (Centre for Aviation) Aviation Awards for Excellence held in Singapore earlier this week.
Emirates scoops three prestigious industry awards
Emirates named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards, won two awards at CNTraveller ME Readers’ Choice Awards.
Singapore Airlines looking to buy out all other Tiger Airways shareholders
Singapore Airlines has launched a voluntary conditional general offer for all the shares of Tiger Airways that it does not already own, with the aim of delisting and privatising the budget carrier.
