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.

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