A private jet operated by VistaJet Malta returned to landing at Velana International Airport (VIA) right after departure due to smoke in the cabin.
The aircraft, a Bombardier Global 6000 took off from VIA at 00:52 from runway 36 and stopped climb at 5,000ft.
The private jet then turned around and returned for a safe landing. Smoke can develop in the cabin for multiple reasons.
VistaJet is a global business aviation company founded in 2004 by Thomas Flohr operating globally with a fleet of 73 aircraft.
Multiple private jets belonging to VistaJet operates to Maldives through out the year.