One thing formal is that Maldivian is going to start flying a new ‘bigger’ airplane…soon.. It might have already started flying if not for the economical dowturn. And with the news of buying this new airplane there is another talk that is spreading wildfire! Maldivian going to start flying to Malaysia. Last couple weeks, where ever I go, coffee shops, market areas, I hear people speaking of Maldivians next destination would be Malaysia.
Though, I do not know the truth behind this ‘rumor’ I think that it would be beneficial to several Maldivians when Maldivian start flying to Malaysia. Malaysia is, in fact, becoming the next home to several Maldivians. A number of Maldivian students study there, as well, several families live there.
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One step in front of the other would do just fine for now. The memories of Air Maldives is still fresh on our minds.
I agree with Niyaf above. Before it starts taking tourists to space, we need to finish the air maldives case. Among many others Zahir Hussain of Haveeru daily will go in a lot of trouble for the deal with MAS.
never heard that. but if it happens it will be good news. can anyone confirm this?
Very unlike to happen unless theres a major change in the strategy and plan of IAS. There next step is the purchase of a 75 seat turboprop plane. This was initially planned to be carried out this year but due to the world financial situation this is more like to be undertaken in 2010.
So even in the case they acquire the 75 seater it would be safe to say for sure that they wont think of flying to Malaysia in a 75 seat turboprop. This plane was intended for the additional Indian destinations.
At the same time it is highly satisfying if within mid 2010 or so IAS could acquire a Airbus 319 or 320 and start operating on routes such as Malaysia. But for this to happen, in my opinion, we need additional cash injection to the company through additional govt investment or private company investments or an IPO.
Either way any step the company takes should be carefully evaluated and analyzed to ensure past mistakes arent repeated. It is also recommended to hire a person with experience in international airline operations as the CEO to oversea the journey of expanding Maldivian internationally. No offense to the remarkable job that the current MD is carrying out.
dreams. just dreams. i will not say it will happen till it happn. golhaabo, ganjaabo. different person, same material
impossible considered the current economical situation. 5, 6 years time maybe
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