Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2023: President-elect says aim to complete VIA new terminal by 2024 peak season
President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday revealed plans to expedite the construction of Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new terminal, with the goal of finishing the project by next year’s peak season. Speaking at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum held at Bandos Maldives resort, Muizzu emphasised the crucial role the new terminal plays in the tourism […]
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. […]
Velana International Airport to host Air Service World Congress 2024
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that Velana International Airport (VIA) will be the official host of the prestigious Air Service World Congress 2024. This marks a historical milestone as it is the first time the Maldives will host this esteemed global event. The Air Service World Congress 2023 event held at Oakland, San […]
Velana International Airport sees hike in passenger traffic in 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Velana International Airport, in the first five months of 2018, has recorded a total of 2,036,406 in passenger traffic, registering an increase of nine per cent in passenger numbers in comparison to the same period last year. The airport also witnessed 22,746 aircraft movements (ACM), an eleven per cent increase from last year, and handled […]
