Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has started work to strengthen operations at nine domestic airports recently placed under its management.
The company said its Executive Committee and technical team have begun travelling to the airports to inspect their condition and identify areas requiring upgrades. During the visits, the teams also held meetings with airport staff to discuss ongoing challenges and gather feedback from employees working on the ground.
As part of the initiative, the Exco team travelled to Fuvahmulah last week to assess the airport and meet with staff stationed there. MACL said similar visits will continue across the remaining airports in the coming days.
The move follows the government’s decision to merge the Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) with MACL as part of its wider policy to streamline state-owned enterprises and reduce costs. The transfer of responsibilities was completed last month, giving MACL oversight of all nine airports previously operated by RACL.
MACL stated that initial assessments show the airports are in need of strengthening in order to meet operational standards. The company noted that the inspections will help shape a roadmap for future development, with the aim of improving facilities and ensuring that airports can meet the needs of passengers and airlines.
By bringing domestic airports under a single operator, the government expects greater efficiency in operations and better integration with the country’s broader aviation network.
