Maldivian to Expand Fleet With Boeing B787-8 Aircraft

Maldivian, the flag transporter, has set out a call for proposals to charter a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, aiming to bolster its convoy for nonstop Maldives flights.

Island Aviation Services (IAS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) looking for a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner for a six-year charter. The predictable delivery of the aircraft is targeted for the next section of this year.

Condition outline in the RFP indicate the require for an aircraft prepared with 270 seats, include a least of 15 to 20 Business class spaces.

President Mohamed Muizzu lately green lit strategy to introduce two wide-body aircraft, enabling Maldivian to commence nonstop direct flights to top tourist destinations.

“These flights will control a least of two or three times a week among select destinations and the Maldives,” confirmed an executive release.

The President’s Office announces Maldivian’s intention to offer nonstop direct flights to selected areas in China, Europe, and South Africa. Emphasizing China as a top priority, these routes support with the government’s Hafuthaa 14 roadmap.

Earlier, Maldivian required proposals in February to dry lease two A330-200 aircraft but hasn’t provide any update while then.

Currently, Maldivian operates globally only to destinations in India and Bangladesh. Though, recent additions to its fleet comprise three ATR 72 airplane selected for domestic Maldives flights.

The airline ruins dedicated to increasing its fleet, eyeing a transform in logo and branding. As of now, Maldivian’s fleet consists of single Airbus A320, three ATR aircraft, 10 Dash-8 aircraft, and 11 Twin Otter seaplanes.