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President Muizzu Unveils Milestone: First Wide-Body Aircraft Joins Maldivian Fleet, One Additional Arrival Expected in October

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced at Velana International Airport that Maldivian has received its first wide-body aircraft, an Airbus A330, and that a second wide-body aircraft is planned to commence operations in October. The new aircraft has a 264-passenger capacity and is scheduled to begin flights to three Chinese cities and Europe.

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  1. Mon 6 Jan
    The first Airbus A330 arrived at VIA. Velana International Airport (VIA) 6 Jan only The Standard With the arrival of the first Airbus A330 at VIA today, President Muizzu announced that collaborative efforts with the Finance Ministry, Island Aviation, and the Transport Ministry are underway to finalize plans for the second aircraft’s operational debut by October.

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  • In pursuit of this goal, we decided to introduce wide-body aircraft capable of long-haul flights. I committed to bringing two wide-body aircraft to Island Aviation and expanding operations,

    President Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • The flights commencing today will connect to select regions in China. Future plans include expanding our reach to additional destinations for tourist arrivals

    President Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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President Muizzu Unveils Milestone: First Wide-Body Aircraft Joins Maldivian Fleet, One Additional Arrival Expected in October

264 passengers Passenger capacity of the new wide-body aircraft

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  • 264 passengers Passenger capacity of the new wide-body aircraft The Standard The new wide-body aircraft boasts a capacity of 264 passengers and is scheduled to commence flights on the 22nd of this month.

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  • 24-year Age of Maldivian's fleet history when the largest aircraft was introduced The Standard To celebrate this milestone—the introduction of Maldivian’s largest aircraft in its 24-year history—an air show is currently being staged in Male’s Usfasgandu area and across Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Hulhumale’.

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  • An air show is being staged to celebrate the introduction of Maldivian's largest aircraft. currently Male’s Usfasgandu area and across Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Hulhumale’ The Standard To celebrate this milestone—the introduction of Maldivian’s largest aircraft in its 24-year history—an air show is currently being staged in Male’s Usfasgandu area and across Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Hulhumale’.

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