An aircraft currently visible on flight tracking operating over Gan International Airport appears as a possible drone deployment or test activity in Addu City. The aircraft’s flight profile is at high altitude, slow speed, and circular patterns suggests characteristics consistent with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations. This development follows the recent arrival of a Rubystar Airways cargo aircraft at Gan International Airport, originating from Tekirdağ, Turkey, with a

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed a formal agreement with the Maldives National University (MNU) to establish a hotel school and training resort in L. Hulhimendhoo, marking a strategic move to strengthen human capital development in the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. The signing ceremony took place during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s official visit to Laamu Atoll. The agreement was signed by Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, CEO and Managing Director of

Velana International Airport (VIA) has officially welcomed Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, as the 11th carrier to commence operations from its newly inaugurated Terminal 1. Velana International Airport’s Terminal 1 was inaugurated on July 26, 2025, and has since welcomed Saudia as its 11th operating airline, joining a growing roster of regional and international carriers. Terminal 1 was officially inaugurated on July 26, 2025, coinciding with the Maldives’ 60th