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Maldivian Undergoes Fleet Modernisation With New ATR Aircraft

Maldivian, operated by Island Aviation Services Ltd (IASL), is modernising its fleet with new ATR aircraft, having invested over MVR 1 billion and received the fourth ATR at Velana International Airport. Three more ATR aircraft are on order, with the final one due in early 2025, after which the ageing fleet renewal will be complete.

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Sources 1carried it 1 of 19 news outlets we monitor
Figures4as written, with their sentences

One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.

Who said what

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  • This is a source of joy for all our customers. We are receiving positive feedback. As we augment the number of modern aircraft, our on-time performance will also see a significant improvement,

    Ibrahim Iyas Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • The aim of our government is to address the challenges facing Maldivians when we took office and, by the end of this year, ensure Maldivians operate flights to far-flung destinations,

    Mohamed Ameen Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

How the reporting differs

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Figures in these reports

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  • MVR 1 billion investment in new ATR aircraft Maldives Republic the company has already invested in excess of MVR 1 billion to procure new ATR aircraft

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

  • 14 percent increase in on-time performance after third ATR aircraft Maldives Republic The addition of the third ATR aircraft has already yielded positive results, with a 14 percent increase in the airline’s on-time performance.

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

  • 90 percent share of domestic air travel accounted for by Maldivian Maldives Republic With Maldivian accounting for 90 percent of all domestic air travel

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

  • 11 aircraft DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft in fleet Maldives Republic Maldivian’s current fleet includes one Airbus 320 aircraft, eight Dash 8-300 series aircraft, two Dash 8-200 series aircraft, and 11 DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft.

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

    Earlier reports gave 11 aircraft 7 May, 17:25 Maldives Republic

Other events named

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  • The arrival of Maldivian’s fourth ATR aircraft was commemorated at an event at Velana International Airport. Velana International Airport (VIA) Maldives Republic At an event held at Velana International Airport (VIA) to commemorate the arrival of Maldivian’s fourth ATR aircraft

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

  • The first ATR aircraft joined Maldivian’s fleet, marking the commencement of the airline’s fleet renewal process. January 2023 Maldives Republic The first of these aircraft joined Maldivian’s fleet in January 2023, marking the commencement of the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal process.

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

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Ibrahim Iyas managing director of Island Aviation Service Ltd. (IASL)Island Aviation Service Ltd. (IASL)Island Aviation ServicesMohamed Ameen Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation