Manta Air
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| Founded | 2016, as charter and air taxi airline | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 24 February 2019 | ||||||
| Hubs | Dhaalu Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 04-16 | ||||||
| Destinations | 06 | ||||||
| Key people | Mohamed Khaleel (CEO) | ||||||
| Employees | 250 | ||||||
| Website | mantaair.mv | ||||||
Manta Air is a Maldivian airline based in the Maldives, which began its operations on 24 February 2019. It will begin international operations in 2024.[1]
History
[edit]Manta Air welcomed its first aircraft on 12 November 2018.[2] and officially unveiled its brand to the Maldives on 22 November 2018 [3] The brand was officially unveiled by the Vice President of the Maldives, Mr Faisal Naseem.
Manta Air received the Air Operator's Certificate on 21 February 2019 and officially started its (land-based aircraft) operations on 24 February 2019.[4]
Manta Air began its float-plane (seaplane) operations on 17 November 2019.[5][6]
Destinations
[edit]As of 31 October 2023, Manta Air flies to 5 destinations.
- Maldives
- Baa Atoll - Dharavandhoo Airport
- Dhaalu Atoll - Dhaalu Airport (base)
- Haa Alif Atoll - Hoarafushi Airport
- Malé – Velana International Airport
- Raa Atoll - Ifuru Airport
Fleet
[edit]Manta Air operates the following aircraft (as of 25 December 2020).
| Aircraft | In Service | On Order | Passengers | Remarks |
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| ATR 72-600 | 3 | — | 64 | Leased from Nordic Aviation Capital |
| DHC-6-300 Twin Otter | 13 | — |
15 |
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| Airbus A321neo | 0 | 5 | 180 | Leasing From CALC (China Aircraft Lease) |
| Total | 16 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Manta Air officially begins its operations today!". www.mantaair.mv. 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
- ^ "Manta Air Welcomes its First Addition to its Fleet". Manta Air Welcomes its First Addition to its Fleet | Manta Air. Retrieved Apr 15, 2021.
- ^ "Manta Air launches it's brand officially in the Maldives". Manta Air launches it's brand officially in the Maldives | Manta Air. Retrieved Apr 15, 2021.
- ^ "Manta Air begins flight operations". Feb 24, 2019. Retrieved Apr 15, 2021.
- ^ "Manta Air begins seaplane operation with inauguration of new terminal". www.avas.mv/en. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ "Manta Air commences seaplane flights, opens terminal". www.edition.mv. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
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