Maldives’ National Carrier Wants To Double ATR Fleet Next Year
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, plans to get three more ATR aircraft next year and will use these to replace its De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-200 and Dash 8-300 aircraft. The airline’s managing director, Mohamed Mihaad,…
Maldivian To Lease More ATRs
Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives is planning to lease two ATR 72-600 very soon and is inviting parties to submit proposals. Island Aviation Services, the owner and operator of Maldivian, says in a statement the airline forecasts there will…
Maldivian Dash 8 Catches Fire During Takeoff
A Maldivian De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-200 caught fire just before takeoff from Hanimaadhoo International Airport, prompting the airline to evacuate all passengers on board. Local media reports that the Maldives national airline’s Dash 8-200, local registration 8Q-IAQ,…
Maldivian Buying Three ATRs To Replace Dash 8s
Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives, is buying three ATRs to replace some of its ageing turboprops, with the new aircraft to arrive this year. ATR says in a statement that Maldivian has signed a contract to purchase two ATR…
Maldives National Airline Looking To Partner Up
The Maldives is holding discussions to establish a joint venture between its national carrier Maldivian and a foreign company, in an effort to enhance the airline’s operations amidst the challenges of COVID-19. The Maldives’ president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said at…
