VIA expansion plan
projectTracked since 2024-01-05
VIA expansion
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2024-03-04
Last Mention
Project to upgrade Velana International Airport including new terminal; comprehensive upgrades.
The Velana International Airport (VIA) expansion plan is a major infrastructure project announced by the Maldives government to increase annual passenger capacity from 7 million to 25 million. It includes new terminals, relocation of seaplane operations to Furanafushi Island, and other upgrades, with the initial phase starting within the year.
Role
infrastructure expansion project
Affiliation
Maldives government, Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL)
Location
Velana International Airport, Maldives
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Velana Airport
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Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed
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Dr Mohamed Muizzu
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Abdul Yameen Abdul Gayoom
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New seaplane terminal
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Economic Zone
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Dharubaaruge
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VIA Expansion Plan Presentation
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VIA Ongoing Expansion
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20-year development master plan
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Maldives Airports Company Ltd.
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
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Topics
airport expansion
tourism
airport
VIA
seaplane
relocation
Covered By
Maldives Republic
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