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From pledge to delivery, President Muizzu leads Maldives to full night-landing coverage
The Maldives has achieved full nationwide night-landing capability after a test flight operated by Island Aviation Services Limited landed safely at Funadhoo Airport, after which the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority granted approval for night-time operations. Funadhoo, the final domestic airport to receive night-landing facilities, is undergoing upgrades contracted to MACL, with airfield lighting completed as a presidential pledge.
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Wed 15 OctPhysical works on the Funadhoo Airport expansion project were officially inaugurated during the President's visit to Shaviyani Atoll.October 15, 2025only The StandardThe airport expansion project was contracted to MACL, with physical works officially inaugurated during the President's visit to Shaviyani Atoll on October 15, 2025.
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Wed 31 Dec 19:30A test flight operated by Island Aviation Services Limited landed safely at Funadhoo Airport, carrying senior officials from MACL and the M…7:30 pm 31 Dec 2025only The StandardnewestA test flight operated by Island Aviation Services Limited landed safely at Funadhoo Airport at 7:30 pm yesterday, paving the way for the commencement of scheduled night operations. The flight carried senior officials from Maldives Airports Company Limited and the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority, confirming the airport's operational readiness.
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From pledge to delivery, President Muizzu leads Maldives to full night-landing coverage
7:30 pm Landing time of test flight at Funadhoo Airport
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7:30 pmLanding time of test flight at Funadhoo AirportThe StandardA test flight operated by Island Aviation Services Limited landed safely at Funadhoo Airport at 7:30 pm yesterday
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2020 yearYear Funadhoo Airport originally openedThe StandardOriginally opened in 2020, Funadhoo Airport is undergoing major upgrades designed to elevate passenger experience and operational capacity.
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October 15, 2025Date physical works at Funadhoo Airport were inauguratedThe Standardwith physical works officially inaugurated during the President's visit to Shaviyani Atoll on October 15, 2025
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The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority formally granted approval for night-time operations at Funadhoo Airport.Funadhoo AirportThe StandardFollowing the successful landing and technical assessments, the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority formally granted approval for night-time operations, making Funadhoo the final domestic airport to be equipped with night-landing facilities.
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