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Maldives Implements Ban on Vapes, E-Cigarettes, and Related Devices Starting Today

ATR Stops Development of ATR 42-600S STOL Aircraft

Maldivian Hiring Airbus A320 Captains, First Officers, and ATR Cadet Pilots

Pratt & Whitney to Demonstrate Hydrogen-Fueled Technology on PW127XT Engine Under INSAT Program

Azerbaijan Airlines Launches Direct Flights to the Maldives

Manta Air To Host Open Day in Kudahuvadhoo on November 12th

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Avaitors Maldives

4 days ago1 min read

ATR Stops Development of ATR 42-600S STOL Aircraft

ATR, Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer, has announced the stop of its ATR 42-600S Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL)...

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Avaitors Maldives

6 days ago2 min read

Pratt & Whitney to Demonstrate Hydrogen-Fueled Technology on PW127XT Engine Under INSAT Program

Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of RTX, is set to advance sustainable aviation through the demonstration of hydrogen combustion...

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Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus A321neo Aircraft

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 312 min read

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus A321neo Aircraft

In a significant move to bolster its fleet, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new premium international airline, has placed a firm order for 60...

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Avaitors Maldives

Oct 152 min read

Boeing 777X Faces Another Delay

Boeing’s highly anticipated 777X program has encountered yet another setback, pushing the first delivery date to 2026. This delay marks a...

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EASA Issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for Iranian Airspace

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 31 min read

EASA Issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for Iranian Airspace

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for Iranian airspace following...

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Father-Son Duo Logs Over 500 Hours Together

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 31 min read

Father-Son Duo Logs Over 500 Hours Together

For Tom and Erik Lake, aviation is more than just a career, it’s a family legacy. This extraordinary father and son duo have shared...

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81 Flights Diverted Due to Airspace Closure Following Missile Attacks

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 21 min read

81 Flights Diverted Due to Airspace Closure Following Missile Attacks

On October 1st, 2024, a significant disruption in air travel occurred resulting in 81 flights diverting due to the sudden closure of...

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Iran Missiles Targeted Israeli Air Base Housing F-35 Fighter Jets, Reports Iranian Media

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 21 min read

Iran Missiles Targeted Israeli Air Base Housing F-35 Fighter Jets, Reports Iranian Media

Iranian state media reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a series of ballistic missile attacks targeting...

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BeOnd Eyes Expansion with Second Air Operator’s Certificate

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 271 min read

BeOnd Eyes Expansion with Second Air Operator’s Certificate

BeOnd, the premium leisure airline headquartered in the Maldives, is considering the acquisition of a second air operator’s certificate...

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Avaitors Maldives

Sep 262 min read

Boeing Strike Halts 737 Production

Boeing has halted production of its 737 aircraft due to a strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers...

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Passengers Buy Mystery Tickets and Land in the Maldives with AirAsia

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 251 min read

Passengers Buy Mystery Tickets and Land in the Maldives with AirAsia

AirAsia recently introduced an exciting new travel concept: a surprise destination flight. Twenty adventurous passengers boarded an...

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China Development Bank Financial Leasing Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 231 min read

China Development Bank Financial Leasing Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets

China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing) has announced its plan to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. This order marks the...

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Flight School Tragedy in Spain: Foreign Student Killed, Instructor Critically Injured in Plane Crash

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 191 min read

Flight School Tragedy in Spain: Foreign Student Killed, Instructor Critically Injured in Plane Crash

On September 18, 2024, a tragic accident occurred involving a FlyBy Aviation Academy Tecnam P2008JC MkII aircraft, registered as EC-OJB....

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Emirates to Receive First Airbus A350 in October

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 171 min read

Emirates to Receive First Airbus A350 in October

Dubai-based Emirates Airline is set to receive its first Airbus A350 aircraft in October 2024, marking a significant milestone in the...

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Riyadh Air Operates First Non-Commercial Flight For AOC Approval

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 131 min read

Riyadh Air Operates First Non-Commercial Flight For AOC Approval

Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabia new national carrier, has commenced its first non-commercial flights as part of the certification process....

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Boeing to Build the 797, New Midsize Aircraft in Washington

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 101 min read

Boeing to Build the 797, New Midsize Aircraft in Washington

The Boeing 797, also known as the New Midsize Airplane (NMA), aims to fill a significant gap in the market left by the discontinuation of...

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Boeing Triumphs Airbus in July 2024 Aircraft Orders

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 241 min read

Boeing Triumphs Airbus in July 2024 Aircraft Orders

Boeing secured more aircraft orders than Airbus in July 2024. Boeing received 72 new plane orders, surpassing Airbus’ 59 orders for the...

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Trouble for Boeing as 777X Test Fleet Grounded Due Structural Problems

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 212 min read

Trouble for Boeing as 777X Test Fleet Grounded Due Structural Problems

Boeing’s 777X program has faced another significant hurdle as the company recently grounded its entire test fleet following the discovery...

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Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in Southern Africa’s Premier Regional Carrier, Airlink

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 212 min read

Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in Southern Africa’s Premier Regional Carrier, Airlink

In a landmark deal for African aviation, Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier....

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Historic Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber Embarks on Final Journey

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 132 min read

Historic Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber Embarks on Final Journey

On August 11, 2024, the iconic Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber took to the skies for its final flight, marking the end of an era in...

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