Island Aviation Services Limited has revealed that it will take over the management of two new airports developed in Maldives this year. The company which operates the national airline of Maldives made the announcement to coincide with its 18th anniversary celebrations.
Maldivian, the national airline of the country operated by Island Aviation Services Limited, is the leading domestic carrier in the Maldives. Maldivian currently operates flights to India, Bangladesh, Thailand and China from its main hub at Velana International Airport. Maldivian is also the only operator in the country who offer both seaplane and wheel base flights in Maldives.
In 2000, Island Aviation started its operation with just two rented aircrafts. Maldivian just operated one or two daily flights to four local airports. Island Aviation describes the last four years as the most successful period for the company. In this regard, major changes were brought to the fleet of Maldivian since 2014.
Maldivian now operates 11 seaplanes, 10 aircrafts of Dash-8 series and 2 aircrafts of the airbus series.
Island Aviation has also expanded its services by operating flights to 12 local and 6 international destinations. Furthermore, in its efforts to provide affordable transportation, Island Aviation announced that it will take over the management of two new airports developed in Maldives this year.