Maldivian Air Taxi (MAT) was a prominent domestic airline in the Maldives and one of the world’s largest seaplane operators, handling over 500 flights per week during peak tourist seasons. Established in November 1993 with an initial fleet of two aircraft, MAT expanded rapidly to meet the growing demand for seaplane transportation, driven by the development of new luxury resorts requiring efficient guest transfers.

• 19 x Dehavilland DHC6-300 Twin Otter

• 1   x Dehavilland DHC6-200 Twin Otter

• 1   x De Havilland DHC6-100 Twin Otter 

Founded in 1993 by Danish investors, Maldivian Air Taxi commenced operations the same year. The airline was wholly owned by Lars Erik Nielsen, who served as Chairman, and by March 2007, it had a workforce of 275 employees.

Additionally, the airline had previously expressed intentions to modernize its fleet by replacing its existing DHC-6-100/-200/-300 aircraft with the newer -400 series developed by Viking Air.

In 2013, The Blackstone Group, a leading American equity firm, announced the acquisition of both Maldivian Air Taxi (MAT) and its competitor, Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA). Following the merger, a new entity was established under the Trans Maldivian Airways name while incorporating MAT’s branding and colors. Today, TMA operates a fleet of 44 De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters, including three newly introduced 400-series aircraft.