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IASL, MFMC to Set Up ‘International’ Airline

Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) and Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) signed a partnership agreement on Thursday, 31 August to establish a new national airline with an international focus, targeting long-haul flights and markets including China, Russia and Europe. MFMC, a 100 percent state-owned company, is making its first entry into the international airlines market through the deal.

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  1. Thu 31 Aug
    IASL and MFMC signed a partnership agreement to establish a new national airline with an international focus. Thursday, 31 August only Maldives Republic Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) and Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) have inked a partnership agreement to establish a new national airline with an 'international' focus. In a statement following the signing of the agreement on Thursday, 31 August, IASL, the parent company of national carrier Maldivian, said the collaboration will focus on operating long-haul flights

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  • more than 25 years Air Maldives period in operation before bankruptcy Maldives Republic The Maldives' previous national carrier, Air Maldives, had been in operation for more than 25 years before a sudden bankruptcy in 2000.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 100 percent MFMC ownership share Maldives Republic MFMC is a 100 percent state-owned company formed with the stated objective of seeking capital market solutions for private sector development.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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