President Mohamed Muizzu unveiled a plan to expand Velana International Airport to handle up to 25 million passengers annually, presented at a ceremony in Dharubaaruge on Thursday evening. The plan includes new terminals, expanded seaplane and cargo operations, and increased fuel capacity, though the cost and funding source have not been disclosed.
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The comprehensive plan was disclosed at a ceremony held in Dharubaaruge on Thursday evening.
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The completion of most components of the ongoing expansion project at VIA later this year would lead to a 25 percent increase in job opportunities at MACL, equating to around 1,000 jobs
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The completion of most components of the ongoing expansion project at VIA later this year would lead to a 25 percent increase in job opportunities at MACL, equating to around 1,000 jobs
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a domestic terminal servicing 2,000 passengers per hour, a dedicated terminal for private jets, and a low-cost carrier terminal accommodating 1,000 passengers per hour.
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a low-cost carrier terminal accommodating 1,000 passengers per hour.
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an increase in fuel capacity to 100 million litres
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an expansion of the cargo terminal capacity from 100,000 metric tonnes to 300,000 metric tonnes
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an expansion of the cargo terminal capacity from 100,000 metric tonnes to 300,000 metric tonnes
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an increase in passenger plane parking from 34 to 73 spaces.
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A task force has been established to advance the development work in line with the new plan, added Mohamed.
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The ongoing expansion work at VIA, which began in May 2016 under the administration of former President Abdul Yameen Abdul Gayoom
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