Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator, has been recognised at the 10th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving the award for Tourist Transport Provider (Seaplane). Held in the Maldives on 8 October 2026, the milestone edition celebrated excellence across South Asia’s travel, tourism and hospitality industries, bringing together […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator, has been named Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator at the 33rd World Travel Awards, held at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day. The win marks TMA’s 13th consecutive year receiving the title. The World Travel Awards recognise excellence across the global […]
The Maldives is often experienced at its calmest. Crystal-clear lagoons, gentle sea breezes, and seamless arrivals to island destinations create the impression of effortless travel. Yet beyond the passenger experience lies an operational environment shaped by movement, unpredictability, and ever-changing conditions. For seaplane cabin crew, the ocean is not simply a view from the window. […]
As the sun kisses the horizon each morning, the lagoons take on their silvery calm, and the islands stretch awake beneath the first light of the day. With it a familiar rhythm stirs: the pulse of the world’s largest seaplane fleet comes alive, connecting islands, resorts and communities across the archipelago. Trans Maldivian Airways operates […]
At Trans Maldivian Airways, the Operations Control Centre forms the quiet core of every journey, the place where decisions are made, movements are coordinated, and each flight is carefully managed. Over the years, the department has evolved alongside the airline itself, growing not only in scale and complexity, but also in responsibility and representation within […]
On 15 February 2026, Trans Maldivian Airways marked a significant operational milestone, recording the highest single-day operational volume in the company’s history. Over the course of the day, the airline successfully served more than 7,000 passengers, completing over 800 take-offs and landings across its extensive seaplane network. This achievement reflects the scale and complexity of […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) is proud to be recognised as Top Domestic Airline by Passenger Throughput at the Velana Awards, the first-ever aviation awards hosted by Velana International Airport. The award reflects a landmark year for TMA. In 2025, the airline recorded the highest passenger volumes in its history, reaffirming its vital role in connecting […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator, proudly announces the arrival of its 66th aircraft, marking another significant milestone in the airline’s journey of sustained growth, resilience and operational excellence. As the backbone of tourism infrastructure across the atolls, this latest addition strategically bolsters TMA’s capacity to meet the evolving needs of the […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator, has once again reaffirmed its position as a global leader in aviation with new recognitions at the World Travel Awards 2025. This year, TMA was honored as the World’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2025 and the Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2025, reflecting its continued contribution to […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has once again been recognized as the Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Air) at the 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, held at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The South Asian Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious platforms in the region, celebrates excellence across the hospitality and […]
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