MMPRC estimates 7.5 million passengers will arive after the new runway of Velana International Airport

Aviation September 10, 2018

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...

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 17, 2017

Air Asia to Sell Male’, Bangkok Tickets for $350

Thai Air Asia has begun the sale of Bangkok to Male’ routes ticket for $350 (MVR 5,397 approximately). According to All H Maldives; the...

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 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 September 27, 2017

Lucky Air to commence operations between China and Maldives

“Lucky Air” a budget airline from China is preparing to start operations to Velana Internationational Airport. Speaking to media, Managing Director of MACL Adil...

Aviation September 3, 2017

Blackstone Looking to Sell Seaplane Operator in the Maldives

Blackstone Group LP may cash out from the Maldives, the tropical island chain known for its white-sand beaches and turquoise seascapes. The buyout firm is exploring...

Aviation July 30, 2017

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...

Aviation November 14, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines to resume regular operations to Maldives beginning January 2018

Hong Kong Airlines announced plans to commence operation of three-time weekly services to Maldives starting from 16 January 2018. According to sources, the airlines will...

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 December 7, 2017

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...

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 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 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 April 17, 2017

Final Preparations Underway to Open Dhaalu Airport

Final Preparations are reportedly underway to open Dhaalu Airport at Kudahuvadhoo island, with test flights expected to land at the end of this month. According...

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...