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27-Oct-2026 12:29 PM

Trans Maldivian Airways expands fleet to 68 aircraft

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Background ✨

Trans Maldivian Airways previously reported multiple DHC-6 Twin Otter deliveries, including on 15-Nov-2023 (fleet: 65), 31-Mar-2023 (fleet: 62) and 12-Aug-2022 (fleet: 59).1 2 3 It also took delivery of another Twin Otter that lifted its fleet to 66 aircraft.4 Separately, Maldivian signed an LoI with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada for two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, with De Havilland VP Sales Ryan DeBrusk highlighting the Maldives as the largest Twin Otter market.5

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