New Maldivian airline to start opeations in October

Manta Aviation Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between big-name operators in the local tourism industry, has announced a new airline service.

The company said that ‘Manta Air’ will begin operating domestic flights in October, with four seaplanes and three 72-passenger ATR aircrafts.

Manta Aviation is registered as a subsidiary of Riola Investments; a joint venture between local tourism giant Universal, the Kandima Resort, and Dhaalu Airport Holdings.