Fleet of Italy Air Force military aircrafts transit at VIA

The booming noise heard over the capital Malé City on Tuesday afternoon was the sound of five Italian military aircrafts arriving at Velana International Airport (VIA), confirms the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).

A booming noise was heard across the capital region at around 03:15pm on Tuesday. This was from several Italian Air Force military aircrafts arriving for a transit stop at VIA.

MNDF revealed that the fleet of four Italy Air Force military aircrafts landed at Velana International Airport (VIA) after obtaining permission to refuel and for logistical purposes.

Aviators Maldives took to social media platform ‘X’ to reveal that these aircrafts had transited twice at VIA, earlier in 2023.

A booming noise was heard across the capital region at around 03:15pm on Tuesday. This was from several Italian Air Force military aircrafts arriving for a transit stop at VIA.

MNDF revealed that the fleet of four Italy Air Force military aircrafts landed at Velana International Airport (VIA) after obtaining permission to refuel and for logistical purposes.

Aviators Maldives took to social media platform ‘X’ to reveal that these aircrafts had transited twice at VIA, earlier in 2023.

Fleet of Italy Air Force military aircrafts transit at VIA

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Fleet of Italy Air Force military aircrafts transit at VIA

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Tourist arrival figure sees 11.3 percent growth from last year

Two arrested over drug smuggling attempt with involvement of airport staff

Pres. launches VIA and Economic Zone Development megaproject

MACL attains the IATA ISAGO certificate for the fourth consecutive time

Qatar Airways flight makes emergency landing at VIA after window breaks

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More political figures appointed to Tourism Ministry

Ministry to invite bids for new resort projects in Thiladhunmathi, next week

Two more tourist facilities open doors to visitors, with one safari vessel halting services over the past week

Pres. establishes governing boards at two hospitals

Civil Court Judge Mohamed Haleem resigns

Alcohol and pork: Paradise’s biggest problem?