Villa Air has officially commenced operations with its newly acquired DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplane fleet, marking its reentry into the seaplane market. The inaugural flight to Sun Island signals a new chapter for the airline, which has traditionally focused on domestic routes using ATR aircraft. Photo: Inaan Prior to launch, the Twin Otter aircraft were stationed at Maamigili, Villa Air’s operational base where the fleet underwent configuration and readiness checks for seaplane

Island Aviation Services Ltd (IASL), the operator of Maldivian, has acquired a 12,481-square-foot plot in Hulhumale’ for MVR 49,428,482, according to recent court records. The property, identified as Lot No. 11725, is located near Central Park in Phase I and was purchased from the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The Civil Court formally recognized IASL as the new owner earlier this week. The purchase comes as IASL continues to face financial pressure, having reported n

Villa Air is preparing to reenter the Maldives’ seaplane market with the deployment of its newly acquired DHC-6 Twin Otter fleet. The aircraft had previously been stationed at Maamigili, the airline’s operational base, where Villa Air has been configuring its fleet for to launch seaplane service. Photo: Inaan The move represents a strategic shift for Villa Air, which has primarily operated ATR aircraft on domestic routes. Seaplanes play a vital role in the Maldives’ tourism i