Maldives national carrier, Maldivian Airlines is currently seeking to acquire long-haul aircraft on long-term lease.
The airline’s next strategic moves was confirmed by its parent company Island Aviation Services Limited. Maldivian expects acquiring a long-haul variant on an eight-year lease, with economy and at least 12 business class seats.
Island Aviation’s Deputy Managing Director Aishath Jennifer confirms the airline is gearing up to bring the aircraft during 2022 first quarter. With the lease, the airline aims to expand its flight routes.
To acquire a new addition to its fleet, Maldivian is releasing its largest plane in the fleet; an Airbus A321. Maldivian brought the aircraft in 2015, which it is releasing due to old age and high maintenance cost.
The country’s national airline currently boasts of 23 planes in the fleet. Maldivian is currently operating to Trivandrum, Cochin and Dhaka under its international operations.