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#Velana International Airport (VIA)

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VIA Road Construction awarded to RDC
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VIA Road Construction awarded to RDC

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has awarded Road Development Corporation (RDC) with the task of constructing the roads at Velana International Airport (VIA). In a ceremony held on last Saturday, on behalf of MACL, the agreement for the project was...

200, 000 tourists arrivals in one month for the first time in history
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200, 000 tourists arrivals in one month for the first time in history

For the first time, 200, 000 tourists have visited the Maldives in a month. According to the latest reports released by the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 200,004 tourists visited the Maldives as of February 26. This is an increase of 19.9 per cent compared...

Aerobridge installation began at VIA new Passenger Terminal
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Aerobridge installation began at VIA new Passenger Terminal

Maldives Airport Company Limited (MACL) has begun the installation of the Aerobridge at Velana International Airport's new terminal. In a post on X, MACL stated the aerobridge will be installed at VIA's new International Passenger Terminal. This is for the fi...

VIA new cargo terminal inaugurated
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VIA new cargo terminal inaugurated

The new cargo terminal developed at Velana International Airport (VIA) has been inaugurated officially. The new cargo terminal at the Velana International Airport was officially inaugurated this evening by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Compared to the previo...

Mega project to develop VIA and Economic Zone inaugurated
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Mega project to develop VIA and Economic Zone inaugurated

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has launched the megaproject to develop the Velana International Airport (VIA) and Economic Zone to cater to 25 million passengers.  At a ceremony held at Dharubaaruge last night, the President inaugurated the project.  Ceremony w...

Batik Air started its operations to Velaana International Airport
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Batik Air started its operations to Velaana International Airport

Malaysia's budget airline, Batik Air, has started direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Velaana International Airport (VIA). The airline's first flight was operated to VIA on Friday. The airline received a warm welcome with a water salute, with 121 passenge...

46% of Asphalt paving for GA parking at VIA project completed
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46% of Asphalt paving for GA parking at VIA project completed

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated that 46% of Asphalt paving for GA parking at Velaana International Airport (VIA) project has been completed. MTCC also updated ongoing works stating that asphalt paving works are underway. Under th...

ITA Airways commenced its operations to the Maldives
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ITA Airways commenced its operations to the Maldives

Italian national carrier ITA Airways has commenced its operations to the Maldives today. For the first flight of ITA Airways to Maldives, was accorded a warm welcome by Velana International Airport with a water salute. ITA Airways will operate flights from R...

Virgin Atlantic set to start its operations to Maldives during next winter
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Virgin Atlantic set to start its operations to Maldives during next winter

Britain's Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic is set to start flights to the Maldives. The airline stated it is scheduled to start operations during the winter of next year. The first flight is scheduled to operate on October 22, 2023. Although fl...

ITA Airways to commence its operation to Maldives
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ITA Airways to commence its operation to Maldives

Italy's new flag carrier, ITA Airways has scheduled to commence its operations to the Velana International Airport, Maldives. The airline stated that the flights will begin on December 17, 2022, to March 26, 2022, which is the peak travel season from the Eu...

Mahjoob Shujau appointed as Managing Director of MACL
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Mahjoob Shujau appointed as Managing Director of MACL

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), which operates Velana International Airport (VIA), has appointed Mahjoob Shujau as the Managing Director (MD) of MACL. Privatization and Corporatization Board has appointed Mahjoob Shujau as a member of the Board of...