MACL Completes Boarding Bridge Training Ahead of VIA’s New Terminal Opening

MACL has completed a comprehensive training programme for Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) operators ahead of the 26 July opening of the new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA). The programme trained 46 staff, with 14 undergoing advanced training in Malaysia and 32 completing simulator-based training locally. The introduction of PBBs marks a technological milestone for the Maldives aviation sector, providing passengers with direct, weather-protected access. The new US$450 million terminal, backed by Saudi and Abu Dhabi development funds, will handle up to 7.5 million passengers annually. DASA confirmed the terminal meets international security standards. Resurfacing works on the access road are ongoing nightly through 7 July.

MACL has completed a comprehensive training programme for Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) operators ahead of the 26 July opening of the new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA). The programme trained 46 staff, with 14 undergoing advanced training in Malaysia and 32 completing simulator-based training locally. The introduction of PBBs marks a technological milestone for the Maldives aviation sector, providing passengers with direct, weather-protected access. The new US$450 million terminal, backed by Saudi and Abu Dhabi development funds, will handle up to 7.5 million passengers annually. DASA confirmed the terminal meets international security standards. Resurfacing works on the access road are ongoing nightly through 7 July.

MACL has completed a comprehensive training programme for Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) operators ahead of the 26 July opening of the new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA). The programme trained 46 staff, with 14 undergoing advanced training in Malaysia and 32 completing simulator-based training locally. The introduction of PBBs marks a technological milestone for the Maldives aviation sector, providing passengers with direct, weather-protected access. The new US$450 million terminal, backed by Saudi and Abu Dhabi development funds, will handle up to 7.5 million passengers annually. DASA confirmed the terminal meets international security standards. Resurfacing works on the access road are ongoing nightly through 7 July.

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