Island Aviation Services Ltd. (IASL) has officially assumed management of Dharavandhoo Airport, marking a significant shift in domestic aviation operations and paving the way for a major terminal expansion designed to enhance passenger experience and support regional tourism growth. The handover agreement was signed by Director General of Transport and Civil Aviation Ahmed Shameem and Managing Director General of Dharavandhoo Airport Ahmed Shameem. Managing Director of Island

Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen has refuted circulating claims that the Government is pursuing a runway extension and land reclamation project at Baa Dharavandhoo Airport, stating that current development efforts are focused solely on upgrading terminal facilities and improving passenger services. Minister Ameen said recent social media posts suggesting that a runway expansion project is underway and that such work could threaten Hanifaru Bay do not reflec