Worldwide ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., Universal Aviation, has announced its newest location, Universal Aviation Maldives, will begin operations by the end of November this year.
Universal Aviation Maldives is headquartered at Velana International Airport (VIA) and is a joint venture location with multi-award winning travel company, Inner Maldives Holidays, which have been providing tourism and travel services to the booming tourism industry in the Maldives since 1998. Upon opening, Universal Aviation Maldives will become Universal Aviation's eighth location in the Asia-Pacific region.
Chairman of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Greg Evans stated Maldives is a popular but potentially challenging destination for clients and it was important to identify a partner Maldives that will not only reduce customers' risk and stress on the ground but provide them with an unforgettable experience through pro-active trip management, versus relying solely on third-parties.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of Universal Aviation Maldives Abdulla Ghiyas expressed tourism is a major reason for much of the corporate jet aviation traffic to the Maldives, adding the team members are trained to Universal Aviation's ground support standards, but are also experts in local tourism and can help arrange discounts for crews on local hotels, air transport and tours.
The main operation centre of Universal Aviation Maldives will also provide supervisory services at all airports throughout the Maldives including Gan International Airport, Maamigili Airport and Hanimaadhoo International Airport.