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Restart of the Search for MH370: A Decade-Long Mystery Continues

Asia Pacific Airlines Ordered to Pay $2 Million to Wrongfully Terminated Pilot

Air India Launches Direct Flights from New Delhi and Mumbai to Maldives

Velana International Airport’s New Terminal Opening Rescheduled for July 2025

Trans Maldivian Airways Awarded World’s Leading Seaplane Operator at the World Travel Awards

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Avaitors Maldives

Dec 101 min read

Air India Launches Direct Flights from New Delhi and Mumbai to Maldives

Air India has launched daily direct flights from New Delhi and Mumbai to Male, Maldives. This new service aims to cater to the growing...

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Avaitors Maldives

Nov 281 min read

Velana International Airport’s New Terminal Opening Rescheduled for July 2025

The highly anticipated opening of the new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) has been rescheduled for July...

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Avaitors Maldives

Nov 262 min read

Trans Maldivian Airways Awarded World’s Leading Seaplane Operator at the World Travel Awards

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator, has once again been recognized for its excellence in aviation. At...

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

Avaitors Maldives

Nov 151 min read

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

Effective today, the Maldives has implemented a comprehensive ban on the importation of vapes, e-cigarettes, and related devices. The...

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

Avaitors Maldives

Nov 121 min read

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

Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, is hiring for positions including cadet pilots for ATR aircraft, as well as Airbus A320...

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Air Arabia Launches Direct Flights to the Maldives

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 271 min read

Air Arabia Launches Direct Flights to the Maldives

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier has launched non-stop flights between Sharjah and the Maldives....

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Maafaru International Airport Reopens for International Operations

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 261 min read

Maafaru International Airport Reopens for International Operations

Maafaru International Airport has officially reopened for international operations. This strategic move aims to bolster the region’s...

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Private Jet Handlers Raise Concerns Over Increased Airport Departure Tax

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 172 min read

Private Jet Handlers Raise Concerns Over Increased Airport Departure Tax

The recent decision by the Maldivian government to increase the airport departure tax has sparked significant concern among private jet...

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Agreement Signed for Construction of Taxiway Charlie at Velana International Airport

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 161 min read

Agreement Signed for Construction of Taxiway Charlie at Velana International Airport

A n agreement has been signed to construct Taxiway Charlie at Velana International Airport (VIA). This project aims to enhance the...

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Driver Dies in Accident at Velana International Airport

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 151 min read

Driver Dies in Accident at Velana International Airport

A tragic accident occurred at Velana International Airport this morning at 9:28 AM, resulting in the death of a driver. The incident took...

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Maldives Parliament Proposes New Airport Departure Tax Rates

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 141 min read

Maldives Parliament Proposes New Airport Departure Tax Rates

The Parliament has proposed adjustments to the Airport Departure Tax and the Airport Development Fee with significant changes in fee...

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The Impact of Foreign Object Debris on Aircraft Safety

Avaitors Maldives

Oct 132 min read

The Impact of Foreign Object Debris on Aircraft Safety

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on runways poses a significant threat to aircraft safety and operational efficiency. FOD refers to any object...

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Velana International Airport’s New Terminal to Open in December: Minister Ibrahim Faisal

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 281 min read

Velana International Airport’s New Terminal to Open in December: Minister Ibrahim Faisal

Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced that the new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) will be inaugurated by...

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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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Ace Travels Maldives to Transport Record Cargo Volume to Europe via Qatar Airways

Avaitors Maldives

Sep 161 min read

Ace Travels Maldives to Transport Record Cargo Volume to Europe via Qatar Airways

In a significant logistical operation, Ace Travels Maldives is set to transport the largest recorded quantity of cargo from Malé to...

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Starbucks CEO Faces Backlash Over Private Jet Commute

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 241 min read

Starbucks CEO Faces Backlash Over Private Jet Commute

Brian Niccol, the newly appointed CEO of Starbucks, has found himself at the center of a controversy even before officially taking up his...

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Qatar Airways Increases Flight Frequencies To London, Male’, Miami, and Tokyo

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 222 min read

Qatar Airways Increases Flight Frequencies To London, Male’, Miami, and Tokyo

Qatar Airways, recently crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024, is set to enhance its flight offerings to several major...

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Qatar Airways Announces Latest Interline Partnership with Maldivian

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 222 min read

Qatar Airways Announces Latest Interline Partnership with Maldivian

Qatar Airways has announced a new interline partnership with Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, aimed at enhancing travel...

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Evaluating the Utilization of Dedicated Seaplane Aircraft for Air Ambulance Service

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 223 min read

Evaluating the Utilization of Dedicated Seaplane Aircraft for Air Ambulance Service

For the longest time, the national airline Maldivian has been the backbone of air transfer of all medical cases in the Maldives. From...

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Maldivian Discontinues Use of Dedicated Seaplane Air Ambulance Aircraft

Avaitors Maldives

Aug 211 min read

Maldivian Discontinues Use of Dedicated Seaplane Air Ambulance Aircraft

In a recent development, Maldivian Airlines has ceased using its seaplane as an air ambulance, a service that was introduced just five...

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