Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen has reaffirmed the Government of Maldives’ unwavering policy that all airports in the country will continue to be operated solely by Maldivian entities approved by the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA). His statement comes amid heightened public debate following Indian media reports suggesting that the Maldives had sought operational assistance from Indian companies for the newly upgraded Hanimaadhoo International Airport. In a clear an

An Air India pilot was detained at Vancouver International Airport after reportedly smelling of alcohol shortly before he was due to operate a Delhi‑bound flight, resulting in a departure delay last week. The incident occurred on December 23, just ahead of the Christmas travel peak. According to initial reports, a staff member at a duty‑free store inside the airport alerted Canadian authorities after allegedly observing the pilot consuming alcohol or detecting the smell while

Turkish Airlines has commenced operations at Velana International Airport (VIA) Terminal 1, becoming the 41st airline to shift its services to the new terminal. The inaugural arrival was welcomed with a warm reception led by MACL CEO & Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, alongside Turkish Airlines Maldives Station Manager Ms. Elif Ozturk Minach, Deputy Managing Director Mujthaba Latheef, and members of the MACL Executive Committee. The delegation greeted arriving passe