TMA BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2019

Trans Maldivian Airways saw a successful commencement of its Badminton Championship 2019 with over 63 players participating in the tournament from almost all the departments in the company.
Chief Guest for the opening ceremony was Major Hassan Bushry, Head of Hulhule Post, Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF), accompanied by officials from Maldives Police Services, Badminton Association of Maldives and TMA management team as Guests of honour.

The championship consists of Open Singles/Doubles and Over 40 Singles/Doubles categories and the winners will be selected from each category on knock-out basis. It is scheduled to continue until the mid of November 2019.

TMA Badminton Championship is one of the many employee engagement events conducted annually for the company staff.

MAIDEN FLIGHT TO JOALI MALDIVES

JOALI Maldives: A place for the joy of living, is a blissful island destination situated in Raa Atoll, offering utmost luxury in their villas, divine wine & dine experiences in the gastronomic restaurants and bars, the ultimate relaxation to the mind and body alike in globally known Espa Spa and an extensive array of exciting activities to keep the kids engaged at the Kids of Joali kids club.

The TMA maiden flight to JOALI Maldives was conducted on the 22nd October 2019, with a reception to celebrate the first of the scheduled seaplane transfer service to this amazing resort destination.

After cutting the ribbon, signifying the official opening of the flight, the guests enjoyed the scenic journey from Velana International Airport to the resort while immersing in the picturesque view of the islands passing by. The seaplane journey is often cited as one of the most memorable moments of a Maldives holiday and we take pride in providing such unforgettable and unique moments for our mutual guests.

We at Trans Maldivian Airways are delighted to have been chosen to provide the transfer service to yet another stunning island destination and look forward to a successful partnership in the many years to come.

MAIDEN FLIGHT TO JW MARRIOTT MALDIVES RESORT & SPA

21st October 2019 saw Trans Maldivian Airways conduct their inaugural flight to JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa in Shaviyani Atoll. A reception was held to celebrate this maiden flight, the first of the scheduled seaplane transfer service to the 4th luxury resort of the Marriott International in the Maldives.

After cutting the ribbon, signifying the official opening of the flight, the guests enjoyed the scenic journey from Velana International Airport to the beautiful JW Marriot Maldives. The picturesque islands are seen in all their glory when viewed from above and the seaplane journey is often cited as one of the most memorable moments of a Maldives holiday. We take pride in providing such “once in a life time” moments for our mutual guests.

Located in Shaviyani atoll, far north of Maldives JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is an ideal location for a romantic getaway or anyone seeking to be fully present, nourished and reconnected. This Family Friendly luxury resort consist of 60 luxury villas featuring private pool, lush bedding, and lavish spaces, 5 trendy restaurants with stylish gastronomies from around the world, 3 bars, a spa and FAMiLY by JW Kids Club for kids to explore the island life at their own phase. We at Trans Maldivian Airways are delighted to have been chosen to provide the transfer service to yet another beautiful resort destination and look forward to a successful partnership in the years to come.

Trans Maldivian Airways embarks on a massive expansion drive

Trans Maldivian Airways announced today its plans to add 4 additional seaplanes to its existing fleet of 52 aircraft. This is the airline’s most aggressive expansion drive in its history of more than 30 years. TMA took delivery of the first of these four seaplanes today, 26th September 2019.

The remaining three are scheduled to land in the Maldives in the upcoming months. The Aircraft was ferried from Santa Maria, Portugal and reached Velana International Airport, Maldives today at around 1810hrs.

TMA has played a pivotal role in developing the tourism infrastructure in the Maldives and the latest addition to its fleet is in line with its commitment to serve the growing demand with the new upcoming resorts and also provide added flexibility to all its partner resorts.

As the company welcomes the 53rd Aircraft to its fleet, it would like to thank all its partners for their invaluable contributions and everlasting support in the growth story of TMA. With this addition, TMA has further strengthened its position as the World’s Largest Seaplane Operator.

TMA WINS SOUTH ASIA’S LEADING TOURIST TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER (AIR)

We are proud to announce that Trans Maldivian Airways has been awarded the “Leading tourist Transportation Provider (Air)” at the 4th South Asian Travel Awards for the year 2019.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who voted for us and we look forward to maintaining our service excellence to guests that use our seaplane transportation services in the coming years as well.

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TMA WELCOMES FOUR SEASONS BRANDED AIRCRAFT

Trans Maldivian Airways is pleased to announce the latest addition to its seaplane fleet, which is also the 52nd Aircraft to its fleet. This aircraft is owned by Four Seasons and is dedicated for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts passengers. TMA will be operating and maintaining the aircraft on behalf of the luxury resort.

The Aircraft was ferried from Zimex, Switzerland and reached Velana International Airport, Maldives today (14th January 2019) at around 1130hrs. As the company welcomes the 52nd Aircraft to its fleet, it would like to thank all its partners for their invaluable contributions and everlasting support in the growth story of TMA. With this addition, TMA has further strengthened its position as the World’s Largest Seaplane Operator.

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WORLD’S LEADING SEAPLANE OPERATOR 2018

We proudly announce that yet again in World Travel Awards™ 2018, Trans Maldivian Airways has been voted not only the Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2018 but also the World’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2018.

Voted for by travel and tourism professionals and business and leisure travel consumers worldwide, The World Travel Awards™ is the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought-after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry. Here at Trans Maldivian Airways we strive for excellence in all that we do and to have our seaplane operation in the Maldives recognized in the global forum is a notable accolade indeed, one that many strive for but few achieve.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who voted for Trans Maldivian Airways in 2018 and we look forward to providing excellence to passengers travelling to and from the Maldives’ resorts that use our seaplane transportation services in the coming year too.

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TMA INTRODUCES 4 BLADE PROPELLER ENGINES TO ITS FLEET

On Wednesday 26th June 2019 Trans Maldivian Airways introduced 4 blade propeller engines to its fleet with 8Q- MAO aircraft for the first time in the history of seaplane operations in Maldives. The test flights carried out with the new modification has proven to increase the efficiency and reliability of the propellers, improving the overall flight safety while reducing engine noise levels notably. The same modification is intended to be introduced to the entire fleet in due course and soon expected to be flying above one of the most geographically dispersed countries in the world, the breathtaking Maldives.

Without seaplanes, tourism in this island nation would not be the success it is today. TMA has played a pivotal role in developing the essential infrastructure by way of getting guests to and from their destination islands and is committed to introducing innovative improvements to better serve the still growing demand.

TMA completes Airways half century of seaplanes

On Wednesday 4th July 2018 Trans Maldivian Airways welcomed the 50th seaplane to its fleet, further strengthening its position as the World’s largest seaplane operator. The arircraft arrived at Velana International Airport, Maldives from Calgary, Canada at 1700hrs and will soon be flying one of the most scenic routes in the world across the stunning atolls, transferring passengers to and from islands all over the country.

Without seaplanes, tourism in this island nation would not be the success it is today. TMA has played a pivotal role in developing the essential infrastructure by way of getting guests to and from their destination islands and is committed to serving the still growing demand.