Maldivian acquires their 13th Seaplane

Aviation January 7, 2018

Maldivian acquires their 13th Seaplane

The national airline of Maldives, Maldivian, has expanded its fleet with the arrival of their 13th aircraft. The new Dash-8 aircraft landed at Velana International...

Aviation April 6, 2017

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...

Aviation October 15, 2017

Velana International Airport is expected to see a rise in flight numbers during winter

Velana International Airport is expected to see a rise in flight numbers over the European winter period. Minister Mohamed Saeed, who is in charge...

Aviation January 15, 2018

Maldivian to bring a 56 seat aircraft in February 2018

Maldivian announces that they will be bringing in a 56-seat aircraft to their fleet in February 2018. The Dash-8 aircraft is expected to arrive during the first...

Aviation June 21, 2017

Qatar Airways reclaims ‘World’s Best Airline’ despite airspace blockade

Qatar Airways has reclaimed the top spot in the 2017 Skytrax World’s Best Airline rankings despite the decision of several Arab countries to ban...

Aviation August 11, 2017

Thai AirAsia begin operations between DMK- MLE

Thai AirAsia, a joint venture of Malaysian low-fare airline AirAsia and Thailand’s Asia Aviation has started their operations into Maldives- Velana International Airport. The...

Aviation December 21, 2017

Maldivian acquires their 12th Seaplane

National Airline, Maldivian has acquired their 12th seaplane in order to expand their services. The aircraft landed at Velana International Airport on the 20th of...

Aviation June 10, 2017

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...

Aviation October 9, 2017

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...

Aviation June 6, 2017

Civil Aviation Authority of UK to conduct a research on Helicopter Operations in the...

The civil aviation authority of United Kingdom has been appointed to conduct a research on operating helicopters in the Maldives. It has been 15...

Aviation November 12, 2017

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...

Aviation September 14, 2017

More International Airlines Are Set to Begin Operations in the Maldives

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) have revealed that more airlines are set to begin operations in the Maldives. The Managing Director of MACL, Adil Moosa...

Aviation April 8, 2017

Maldivian to Begin Direct Flights to Colombo in May 2017

Maldivian Airlines, the National Airline of Maldives, has announced direct flights from Velana International Airport to Colombo Airport Ratmalana in Sri Lanka next month,...

Aviation June 1, 2017

Four New Airlines to Commence Operations in Maldives

Maldives Airports Company (MACL) has revealed that they are preparing to bring in four new airlines to Maldives. According to the managing director of...

Aviation October 31, 2017

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...

Aviation March 21, 2017

TMA expands Aircraft fleet

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has added another aircraft to its existing fleet. The additional aircraft, a De Havilland DHC-6 Series 300, arrived this afternoon...

Aviation January 11, 2018

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...

Aviation October 1, 2017

Trans Maldivian Airways Expands Aircraft Fleet to 49 Planes

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has expanded its seaplane fleet to 49 aircraft. The additional aircraft, a De Havilland DHC-6 Series 300, arrived yesterday afternoon...

Aviation March 28, 2017

Maldives Immigration Awarded Prestigious IAIR Award

Maldives Immigration has accepted the prestigious IAIR Award for ‘Most innovative high-security ePassports and eGates’ award during the official award ceremony in Milan, Italy,...

Aviation January 22, 2019

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...

Aviation September 9, 2017

‘Maldivian’ to Extend its Routes to Hangzhou City, China

Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives has stated that they are extending their routes to Hangzhou city of China. Hangzhou is the capital of...

Aviation March 18, 2017

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...

Aviation June 9, 2017

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...

Aviation November 4, 2017

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...