Maldivian (airline)
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| Founded | 13 April 2000 ( As Island Aviation Services ) | ||||||
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| Hubs | Velana International Airport | ||||||
| Alliance | – | ||||||
| Fleet size | 26 | ||||||
| Destinations | 19 | ||||||
| Parent company | Island Aviation Services (Maldivian state-owned corporation) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Malé | ||||||
| Employees | 4500+ | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Maldivian is the airline division of Island Aviation Services and is based in Malé, in the Maldives. It is the flag carrier airline of the Maldives. It operates international flights in addition to inter-island services. Its main base is Velana International Airport.[1]
History
On 23 April 2009, the Government under a Presidential decree incorporated Island Aviation Services Limited as a limited liability company, one hundred percent owned by the Government of Maldives. The airline began operations with three aircraft; a Bombardier Dash 8 Q200; and 2 Dornier 228s and served only domestic airports within the Maldives. The airline commenced its international flights on 26 January 2008 with scheduled flights to Thiruvananthapuram, India. On 25 August 2008, the airline division of Island Aviation Services was re-branded as Maldivian.In 2022 Maldivian Airlines Start new generation aircraft ATR 42/72 to fleet and replace dash 8 aircraft fleet.[clarification needed] In January 2025,Maldivian introduced first widebody aircraft A330-200 in the airline fleet and seeks for Europe, Africa, Asian and china destinations.[2]
Flight Q27100, a Viking Air De Havilland DHC-6-200 aircraft with registration marks 8Q-IAG, suffered an accident during three failed take-off attempts at Nature’s Paradise Island at 0926 hours on 16 November 2017. The aircraft had 12 passengers and three crew members destined to Velana International Airport. The aircraft experienced substantial damage.[3]
Destinations
Maldivian flies to the following destinations on scheduled Domestic and International service as of January 2025:[4]
| Country | Atoll | Resort | Notes | Ref |
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| Maldives | Raa Atoll | Kudafushi Island Resort | ||
| Baa Atoll | Anathara Kihavahuravalhi | |||
| Baa Atoll | Four Seasons Private Island | |||
| Baa Atoll | Vakkaru Island Resort | |||
| Baa Atoll | Hirundu Island Resort | |||
| Noonu Atoll | Robinson Club Noonu | |||
| Dhaalu Atoll | Niyaama Private Islands | |||
| Dhaalu Atoll | Kandima Island Resort | |||
| Dhaalu Atoll | Doores Island Retreat | |||
| Dhaalu Atoll | Maagau Island Resort | |||
| Thaa Atoll | Maalifushi Island Resort |
Codeshare and interline agreements
Maldivian has codeshare and interline agreements with the following airlines:
- Codeshare agreements
- Interline agreements
Fleet
Maldivian operates the following aircraft (as of 15 January 2025)
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||||
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| F | B | Y+ | Y | Total | ||||
| Airbus A320-200 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 138 | 152[8] | Delivery expected 2025[9] | ||
| Airbus A330-200 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 36 | 210 | 264 | Delivery in October 2025[10] | |
| Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | — | 1 | TBA | To be leased in 2025[11] | ||||
| ATR 42-600 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 46 | Deliveries 2024-2026 | |||
| ATR 72-600 | 2 | — | 70 | 70 | ||||
| de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 300 | 11 | — | 15 | 15 | Seaplane service[12] | |||
| De Havilland Canada Dash 8-200 | 1 | — | Medevac | operated as an air ambulance[13] | ||||
| De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 | 6 | — | 50 | 50 | ||||
| Aircraft | fleet | introduced | Retired | Replacement aircraft | Remark |
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| Airbus A321-200 | 1 | 2015 | 2022 | — | |
| De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 | 2 | 2008 | 2024 | ATR 42/72 | One was Scrapped
(8Q-IAM) |
| De Havilland Canada Dash 8-200 | 1 | 2000 | "Unknown" | ATR 42/72 | — |
| Dornier 228 | 2 | 2000 | 2006 | — | (As Air Maldives) |
Livery
The first livery used by the airline (as Island Aviation) featured a wave pattern along the bottom of the fuselage along with two dolphins and two tuna fish. The logo was placed in the center of the tail. Along with the re-branding of Maldivian, a new livery was introduced. The new livery saw the removal of the wave pattern to a plain white fuselage, and the addition of a blue wave, with one dolphin jumping out of the water on the tail of the aircraft.
Other services
As of June 2024, Island Aviation Services provide the following services at all public airports of the Maldives.[14]
- Aircraft engineering services
- Ground control
- Flight operations
- Aerodrome operation
- Refueling services
Lounges
Maldivian operates three lounges in the Maldives: Moonimaa lounge at Malé and Kashimaa lounges at both Hanimaadhoo and Dharavandhoo airports.[15][16]
References
- ^ "About Maldivian". Maldivian. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Maldivian – Our Company". Maldivian. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "Final Accident Report" (PDF). CAA.
- ^ "Destinations Maldivian". Maldivian.
- ^ https://www.qatarairways.com/pt-ao/partners-codeshare/maldivian-airlines.html
- ^ https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-maldivian-establish-interline-partnership/
- ^ https://www.etihad.com/en/news/etihad-and-maldivian-announce-exciting-interline-partnership
- ^ "Our Fleet". Maldivian. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Operating Lease of one Airbus A319ceo / A321neo Aircraft". Maldivian. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "President Dr Muizzu Unveils New Airbus A330-200, Promises Second Wide-Body Aircraft by October". PSM News. 6 January 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Dry Lease Of Boeing 787-8 Aircraft". Maldivian. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Seaplane Service". Maldivian. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Maldives launches its first National Air Ambulance Services". The Edition. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Island aviation, Maldivian". Maldivian.
- ^ "Lounge services". Maldivian.
- ^ "Inauguration of Kashimaa Lounge at Dharavandhoo Airport". Maldivian. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
