Seven airlines are expected to commence seasonal operations to the Maldives during the final quarter of 2026, according to a briefing delivered by Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Hon. Mohamed Ameen on 10 September 2026. The minister confirmed that carriers from Russia, Bulgaria, Vietnam, and Armenia are among those planning new seasonal flights. In addition, Ethiopian Airlines, French Bee, and Kuwait Airways are scheduled to operate services during the same period. Two

Manta Air is reportedly preparing to further reduce its ATR 72 domestic operations as the airline increasingly shifts its focus towards the expansion of its seaplane business. The airline is understood to be evaluating the future utilisation of its remaining aircraft as it adjusts its fleet and operations to changing market conditions. The reported shift would mark a significant change in Manta Air’s operating strategy. The airline entered the Maldivian aviation market in 201

A major technical failure at the UK's air traffic control centre has caused significant disruption to departing flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and other major airports today, with engineers now reporting that systems are beginning to recover. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) confirmed the issue originated in its flight processing system at the Swanwick control centre, triggering a near-total halt to departures across multiple airports. At Heathrow, departur