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Maldivian to Expand Fleet With Boeing B787-8 Aircraft
Island Aviation Services Ltd. (IAS), operator of the national carrier Maldivian, has issued a Request for Proposal for a six-year dry lease of a Boeing B787-8 aircraft as part of a fleet expansion to reach more tourism markets. Bid registration is open until 2:30 p.m. local time on 25 January 2024, and the government has pledged to provide the necessary funds for the investment to IAS through the Ministry of Finance's financing facilities.
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Maldivian to Expand Fleet With Boeing B787-8 Aircraft
2:30 p.m. local time on 25 January 2024 bid registration deadline
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2:30 p.m. local time on 25 January 2024bid registration deadlineMaldives RepublicThe bid registration is open to interested parties until 2:30 p.m. local time on 25 January 2024.
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242 passengerstypical passenger capacity of Boeing B787-8Maldives RepublicThe 787-8 model, which typically accommodates 242 passengers, is designed with an emphasis on efficiency and passenger comfort.
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approximately US$248.3 millionlist price of a new Boeing B787-8 aircraftMaldives RepublicThe list price for a new Boeing B787-8 aircraft is approximately US$248.3 million.
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US$800,000monthly lease price of a Boeing B787-8 aircraft (lower bound)Maldives RepublicIn 2023, the monthly lease price for a Boeing B787-8 aircraft was typically between US$800,000 and US$1.05 million, according to the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA).
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US$1.05 millionmonthly lease price of a Boeing B787-8 aircraft (upper bound)Maldives RepublicIn 2023, the monthly lease price for a Boeing B787-8 aircraft was typically between US$800,000 and US$1.05 million, according to the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA).
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11 DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraftaircraft in Maldivian's current fleetMaldives RepublicMaldivian’s current fleet includes two ATR72 aircraft, one ATR42 aircraft, one Airbus 320 aircraft, eight Dash8-300 series aircraft, two Dash8-200 series aircraft, and 11 DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.
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Bid registration for the Boeing B787-8 lease RFP closes.until 2:30 p.m. local time on 25 January 2024Maldives RepublicThe bid registration is open to interested parties until 2:30 p.m. local time on 25 January 2024.
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IAS issued a similar RFP for a five-year dry lease of an Airbus A330-200 aircraft.just a week priorMaldives RepublicJust a week prior, IAS issued a similar RFP for a five-year lease of an Airbus A330-200 aircraft on a dry lease basis.
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