Mega Maldives enters into voluntary liquidation
After failing to secure a new investor and restart operations, Mega Maldives entered into voluntary liquidation on 27 February 2018 and will be permanently...
Qatar Airways starts their operations to Maldives on Airbus A350
Qatar Airways has started their operations to and from Maldives with one of the world’s most modern aircraft; the Airbus A350.
Flight QR 674 departed...
Velana International Airport adopts Amadeus Tech to accommodate increasing traffic growth
Maldives main airport, Velana International Airport has adopted airport management solutions by Spanish technology company Amadeus to handle the increasing traffic growth.
Expecting an increase in the...
Qatar Airways to operate Airbus A350 to Maldives
Qatar Airways has announced that all Qatar Airways flights to and from Maldives are to be upgraded to one of the world’s most modern...
Maldivian to start single engine Kodiak 100 operations with Setouchi Holdings
Quest Aircraft Company, a Japanese-owned aircraft manufacturer has announced that they are to form a joint venture between Quest parent company Setouchi Holding, Inc...
Popular fast food franchises at the new F&B complex to be opened at Velana...
Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) has announced that three parties have expressed interest in operating outlets at the new F&B complex at Velana International...
THAI AIRASIA to begin Bangkok – Male’ flights
Thailand-based low-cost airline Thai AirAsia is to begin direct flight operations between Thai capital Bangkok and Maldives starting July.
An official from the authority told local...
Mega Maldives Airlines to make a possible comeback: rumoured launch date, aircraft & vacancies
Mega Maldives is sparking signs that they are to make their much-anticipated return to the skies. It is widely believed that Mega is set...
MMPRC estimates 7.5 million passengers will arive after the new runway of Velana International...
Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation (MMPRC) revealed that 7.5 million passengers will visit the maldives soon after the opening of the...
Flyme to add brand new ATR 72-600 to its fleet
Villa Air Flyme has announced that a brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft will join its fleet today, 7th November 2019.
Etihad Airways to operate additional weekly flights to Maldives
Etihad Airways, a flag carrier and the second largest airline of the UAE, has announced that they will be increasing its flight operations frequency...
Mega Maldives to make a possible comeback: Announces vacancies for flight operations
Mega Maldives has announced vacancies for Airbus A320/A330/A340 Training Captains, Technical Pilots, and Senior First Officers thus sparking signs that they are to make...
Maldivian issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the damp lease of a single...
Maldivian has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the damp lease of a single A330-200 one a one-year contract beginning July 23, 2017.
According...
AirAsia announces expansion plans: AirAsia X to begin flights into Maldives
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has announced that they are to expand their operations into the Maldives with the introduction of long-haul affiliate AirAsia X...
Maldivian plan to launch Male – Colombo (Ratmalana) flights delayed
Maldivian Airlines expressed concern on the delay of the SrI Lankan authorities to begin passenger air services between Male and Ratmalana air port resuming...
Construction of R.Fainu Airport scheduled to start in August
The construction of a new domestic airport in R. Fainu by Island Aviation Services is scheduled to start in the following month of August.
The...
Sri Lankan Airlines ends flights to Gan, Addu city
Sri Lankan Airlines has bought a temporarily halt to their flight to Gan International Airport in Addu City.
Operator
of...
Zongshen eyes stakes in seaplane operators
Zongshen Group, a manufacturer of generators and engines, plans to purchase a stake in the biggest seaplane airline in the Maldives this year, in...
Maldivian announces major fleet expansion, to add 5 Seaplanes, 3 Dash-8
Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced that they are to expand their seaplane operations with 5 more aircrafts expected to enter into service soon.
“Maldivian...
Maldivian announces plans to add two more aircrafts to its fleet in a bid...
National carrier Maldivian has announced plans to add two more aircrafts into its growing fleet in order to expand its domestic operations.
Managing Director of...
Agreement Signed to Develop 5 New Regional Airports
Minister of Tourism, Mr. Moosa Zameer, has signed an agreement awarding Malaysian company ‘Gryphon Energy Group’ a USD 57.5 million contract to develop 5...
Bain Capital and Tempus Group associate to pursue ownership of TMA
American investment company Bain Capital LP has partnered with Chinese conglomerate Tempus Group Co. in a bid to purchase the controlling stakes of Trans...
Air France to Begin Direct Flights to Maldives Nov 2017
Air France will be beginning direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Velana International Airport in November 2017 and is currently in negotiations with...
Maldives cuts ties with the Nation of Qatar
Maldives becomes the 7th nation to sever diplomatic ties with the nation of Qatar. Initiated by Saudi Arabia and followed by United Arab Emirates,...
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