Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) has inaugurated the apron extension at Maafaru International Airport and commenced construction of the airport’s terminal building expansion, marking the latest phase of development at the Noonu Atoll facility. Maafaru International Airport, opened in 2018, was built to support the growing number of high‑end resorts in the region and to accommodate private jets and narrow‑body aircraft. Since its opening, the airport has undergone sever

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is preparing to launch its first-ever flights to Australia, introducing direct services between Melbourne and Male’ in partnership with Luxury Escapes. The new route marks a historic milestone for the carrier, expanding its international network into Oceania and offering Australian travelers seamless access to the Maldives’ world-renowned resorts. The service will be operated by Maldivian’s Airbus A330-200, which joined the fle

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