SriLankan Airlines has officially commenced operations at Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new Terminal 1, becoming the second Sri Lankan carrier after FitsAir to transition to the modern facility. Arriving passengers were greeted by Mohamed Rizvi Hassan, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Maldives, Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, CEO and Managing Director of MACL, Deputy Managing Director Mujthaba Latheef, members of MACL’s Executive Committee, and SriLankan Airl

Singapore Airlines has officially transitioned its operations to Terminal 1 of Velana International Airport. The inaugural flight into the new terminal was greeted with a ceremonial water salute, underscoring the importance of the occasion for both the airline and the airport operator. Arriving passengers were warmly welcomed by Dhiraagu Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Ismail Rasheed, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) Chief Executive Officer and Managing

Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL), the operator of Velana International Airport, has reported the highest net profit among state‑owned enterprises (SOEs) in the first quarter of 2025, posting earnings of MVR 571.83 million, according to figures released by the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB). MACL generated MVR 2.48 billion in total revenue during the quarter, marking a 14 percent increase compared to Q4 2024. The performance was driven by: Fuel Sales: MVR 1

Discover Airlines has begun operating from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking another step in the phased relocation of international carriers to the airports’ newly opened facility. The airline’s first service into the terminal was greeted with a ceremonial water salute, a traditional gesture to mark significant aviation milestones. Senior officials, including Ibrahim Nazeem, Managing Director of the Road Development Corporation, and Deputy Managing Dir

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and the country’s second-largest carrier, has officially commenced services from the new terminal of Velana International Airport (VIA). The inauguration ceremony, held yesterday at the Maldives’ main airport, was graced by the Minister of Sports, Abdulla Rafiu, alongside senior officials from Etihad Airways in the Maldives, regional executives, and high-ranking representatives from Maldives Airports Company Lim

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed two agreements to develop a City Hotel, Eco-Tourism Project, and a Sports Complex in Fuvahmulah City. The first agreement, signed with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, outlines the development of a City Hotel and Eco-Tourism Project aimed at enhancing Fuvahmulah’s appeal as a southern tourism hub. The signing took place during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s official visit to the city and was formalized by Ibrahim Sha

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has officially welcomed Edelweiss Air, a Swiss leisure airline based in Zurich, as the 22nd international carrier to operate from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA). The airline’s arrival was marked with a ceremonial water salute, celebrating its transition to the newly inaugurated terminal. Edelweiss Air, a member of the Lufthansa Group, operates seasonal long-haul services connecting Zurich with leisure destinations, in

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihusaan, confirmed via a post on X that police have recovered the speedboat used in the Velana International Airport robbery and arrested four suspects linked to the incident. The robbery occurred around 4:45 a.m. when two employees of Bank of Maldives (BML) were transporting a briefcase containing cash between the old and new terminals of the airport. Masked individuals intercepted the staff and seized the briefcase before fl

A robbery involving masked individuals occurred at Velana International Airport (VIA) targeting staff from the Bank of Maldives (BML) during a routine cash transfer. The suspects fled the scene using a speedboat, prompting a police investigation into what is believed to be a premeditated crime. According to police reports, the incident took place around 4:45 a.m. as two BML employees were transporting a briefcase containing cash between the old and new terminals of the airpo

Mohamed Riyaz, has been removed from the board of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), following a decision by the Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB). The removal coincided with an expansion of the MACL board from seven to nine members. While no official explanation was provided, Riyaz’s departure comes amid growing internal debate over MACL’s involvement in government-led development projects. Riyaz had reportedly opposed the company’s participation in initi