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Helicopter Services Back on the Table — With New Rules

The government has reopened proposals for helicopter services in the Maldives under revised terms, requiring selected operators to provide up to 50 hours of free medical evacuation per month in the first three years, partner with a local aviation company, and begin services no later than November 1, 2027. Proposals are due March 25, with contracts expected to be finalised by mid-June.

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  1. Wed 25 Mar
    Deadline set by the ministry for submission of helicopter service proposals. March 25 only The Standard The ministry has set March 25 as the deadline for proposal submissions.

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Helicopter Services Back on the Table — With New Rules

up to 50 hours free medical evacuation services provided per month by selected operators during the first three years of operation

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  • up to 50 hours free medical evacuation services provided per month by selected operators during the first three years of operation The Standard Selected operators will be required to provide up to 50 hours of free medical evacuation services per month during the first three years of operation.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • up to 10 years validity of licences granted to successful bidders The Standard The licences granted to successful bidders will be valid for up to 10 years, with applicants required to demonstrate a minimum of five years’ operational experience.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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  • Contracts for helicopter services are expected to be finalised. mid-June The Standard Contracts are expected to be finalised by mid-June, with operators required to begin providing helicopter services no later than November 1, 2027.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • Operators are required to begin providing helicopter services. no later than November 1, 2027 The Standard Contracts are expected to be finalised by mid-June, with operators required to begin providing helicopter services no later than November 1, 2027.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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