News Release

Trans Maldivian Airways adds 57th aircraft to fleet

Trans Maldivian Airways has welcomed its newest member to its fleet, completing the expansion drive that was initiated in September 2019. The company added the first of its five additional seaplanes to its existing fleet of 52 aircraft on 26th September 2019, the second and third aircraft together on 29th December 2019 and the fourth on 21st January 2020. TMA took delivery of the last of these five seaplanes on 26th January 2020, marking the airline's most aggressive expansion drive in its history of more than 30 years.

With the new additions, the fleet size will stand at 57 DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, making it the largest seaplane fleet in the world. TMA is considered to be the backbone of tourism infrastructure in the Maldives and has always played a pivotal role in enhancing and facilitating the growth of the industry over the years. It is expected that with the latest additions to its fleet, the company will be more equipped to serve the increasing demand with the new upcoming resorts, and also provide added flexibility to all its partner resorts.

As the company welcomes the 57th 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 expansion, TMA has further strengthened its position as the world's largest seaplane operator.