Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that Velana International Airport (VIA) will be the official host of the prestigious Air Service World Congress 2024.

MACL notes that this marks a historical milestone as it is the first time the Maldives will host this esteemed global event.

The Air Service World Congress 2023 event held at Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area from 17 to 19 July 2023 reached a successful conclusion with the handover to Velana International Airport.

Mahjoob Shujau, MD, and CEO of MACL welcomed the attendees, inviting them to explore the aviation industry of Maldives alongside the significant upgrades at Velana International Airport.

MD Mahjoob stated that this pivotal event emphasizes the company's dedication to continued growth and development in the aviation industry. He noted that the company has made significant strides in transforming their infrastructure and expanding their operational capacity, over the years.

He went onto say that this congress will present an invaluable opportunity for us to showcase these advancements and open the gates to prospective partnerships with global airlines. He stated that the Air Service World Congress 2024 will set the stage for a new chapter in the growth story of Velana International Airport, further reinforcing our path as a leading airport operator in the region.

The upcoming event, is scheduled to take place in July 2024 and is expected to attract international representatives from the route development community and provide a platform to discuss the future of global air service development.

VIA states that the airport is honored to facilitate such important industry conversations, as a hub of connectivity in the Indian Ocean.

They went onto state that participants can look forward to engaging in insightful industry discussions, one-on-one meetings, and an array of networking opportunities throughout the event.