Aviation

Aviation June 9, 2017

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...

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 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 November 2, 2017

Air France begins direct flights to the Maldives

Air France has begun its direct flights to the Maldives on Thursday- 2nd of November 2017. The maiden Air France flight AF 222 departed Paris...

Aviation March 7, 2017

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...

Aviation August 5, 2017

‘Maldivian’ Plans to Develop its Routes to South Africa

Island Aviation has announced that ‘Maldivian’ plans to develop its routes to South Africa. According to Island Aviation, one of their teams has traveled...

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 March 19, 2017

Mr. A U M Fawzy | Chief Executive Officer of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA)

Mr. A U M Fawzy is the Chief Executive Officer of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), home to the world’s largest fleet of seaplanes. TMA’s...

Aviation November 26, 2017

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...

Aviation June 6, 2017

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,...

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 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 27, 2017

‘Maldivian’ gifts 50 free tickets to domestic routes in the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

‘Maldivian’, the national airline of Maldives gifted 50 free return tickets to passengers who travelled on the day of Fitr Eid and was selected...

Aviation January 7, 2018

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...

Aviation April 4, 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 last evening...

Aviation March 30, 2017

Talks Underway Between Maldives and Thai Aviation Authorities

Talks are currently underway to improve and expand aviation between Maldives and Thailand, participated by delegations from both countries. The Maldivian delegation is led by...