Velana International Airport (VIA) welcomed HiSky’s inaugural flight to Terminal 1, marking the airline’s official start of operations at the terminal. With HiSky’s addition, 38 international airlines now operate through Terminal 1. Passengers arriving on the inaugural service were greeted with warm Maldivian hospitality, including a traditional cultural dance performance that showcased the country’s heritage and offered visitors an authentic first impression of the Maldives.

Hanimaadhoo International Airport recorded a new operational milestone today with the first private jet movement conducted at the airport. The airport’s expanded runway and upgraded infrastructure now allow it to accommodate a wider range of aircraft types, including private jets and narrow‑body commercial aircraft. Hanimaadhoo International Airport reopened earlier this year with expanded facilities intended to support increased traffic to the northern region. Since opening,

Manta Aviation Pvt Ltd has been fined for constructing a seaplane platform at R. Ifuru without securing the required environmental permit from the Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA). In a statement issued yesterday, the ERA confirmed that the company carried out the construction in violation of regulations governing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures. The agency noted that the platform was built at Ifuru, an island that hosts a domestic airport and tourist