Maldivian is preparing to resume scheduled services to Dhaka, restoring a key South Asian connection that has faced intermittent operations and prolonged suspensions in recent years. The national carrier first launched flights to the Bangladeshi capital on 15 November 2012, but the route has repeatedly been halted due to operational and commercial constraints. During the latest suspension, the Maldives–Bangladesh market continued to be served by US‑Bangla Airlines, which has

A Berniq Airlines Airbus A320‑214, operating a scheduled flight from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Cairo International Airport (CAI), was forced to return to Mitiga on 19 December after suffering multiple bird strikes during takeoff. According to sources familiar with the incident, the aircraft encountered a very large flock of birds while accelerating along the runway. The impact resulted in several bird strikes to the airframe and engines shortly after the takeoff r

Emirates officially launched its operations from the newly opened Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA) today, following a ceremonial ribbon‑cutting that marked the opening of the airline’s dedicated check‑in counters. Terminal 1, inaugurated as part of VIA’s multi‑year expansion programme, is designed to significantly enhance passenger capacity and streamline airport operations. The new facility features modern check‑in areas, advanced baggage handling systems, an