IASL, MFMC to Set Up ‘International’ Airline
On 31 August, Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) and Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) signed a partnership agreement to establish a new national airline with an international focus. The airline will operate long-haul flights to key tourist markets including China, Russia, and Europe, aiming to enhance Maldives' tourism. IASL is the parent company of Maldivian, the current national carrier focusing on domestic and limited regional routes. MFMC is a state-owned capital market company. The previous national carrier, Air Maldives, went bankrupt in 2000 after international expansion.
On 31 August, Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) and Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) signed a partnership agreement to establish a new national airline with an international focus. The airline will operate long-haul flights to key tourist markets including China, Russia, and Europe, aiming to enhance Maldives' tourism. IASL is the parent company of Maldivian, the current national carrier focusing on domestic and limited regional routes. MFMC is a state-owned capital market company. The previous national carrier, Air Maldives, went bankrupt in 2000 after international expansion.
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On 31 August, Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) and Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) signed a partnership agreement to establish a new national airline with an international focus. The airline will operate long-haul flights to key tourist markets including China, Russia, and Europe, aiming to enhance Maldives' tourism. IASL is the parent company of Maldivian, the current national carrier focusing on domestic and limited regional routes. MFMC is a state-owned capital market company. The previous national carrier, Air Maldives, went bankrupt in 2000 after international expansion.
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