FlyDubai, the low-cost sister airline to Emirates, announced a major fleet expansion at the Dubai Air Show with an initial order for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft. Valued at an estimated $24 billion, the deal marks the first time the carrier will diversify beyond its all-Boeing fleet. The announcement, made Tuesday, was presented as a memorandum of understanding (MoU), indicating that further negotiations are expected before the agreement is finalized. Both Airbus and FlyDubai

Maldivian’s Emergency Air Ambulance Service has reported completing 1,562 flights and transporting 1,800 patients since its launch, reflecting the growing role of the program in providing urgent medical care across the island nation. Established as a key initiative under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, the air ambulance program was designed to enhance emergency medical care accessibility throughout the Maldives. Operated in collaboration between Maldivian Airli

Centrum Air has announced the introduction of direct flights between Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and Male’, Maldives, beginning November 30, 2025. The new service will operate weekly every Sunday. The flights will be operated by the Airbus A321, configured to carry 216 passengers. Centrum Air emphasized that the Maldives remains a highly sought‑after destination for holidaymakers from Uzbekistan, and the direct service is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable. As p