Celebrating The Stunning Underwater Beauty Of The Maldives with TMA
Saturday 14th of August 2021
Maldives, synonymous around the world for its underwater beauty, is a hotspot destination for the ample natural grace it is blessed with. Complimenting this feature and incorporating it to their scenic flight transfers, Trans Maldivian Airways has launched a new aircraft with a distinctive livery honoring the magnificence hidden beneath the waves.
The new bird unveiled is decorated with corals and marine fauna, a livery that TMA hopes will increase awareness and encourage the long-term sustainability of biodiversity and the world's oceans. In addition to providing transfer to guests, the seaplane operator actively collaborates with conservation initiatives such as the Marine Turtle Rescue Centre of the Olive Ridley Project in transporting rescued turtles.
Honorable Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, was present at the launching event held on Wednesday evening at the TMA Seaplane Base. He commented on the significance of TMA for the Maldivian tourism sector and highlighted their role in transporting arriving international tourists to their ultimate stops around the archipelago.
Minister Mausoom also shared gratitude for the management’s efforts in developing the local community. Employing more than 75% of Maldivian pilots and 90% of Maldivian Engineers whilst being a fully foreign-owned company proves so.
Following his remarks, C.E.O. of Trans Maldivian Airways, Mr. A.U.M Fawzy spoke of the journey of TMA in the Maldives. What started from just 4 passengers a day now flies millions of tourists every year, taking them beyond the clouds and over the naturally formed atolls of the island nation. He revealed that operations are bound to expand in the near future, with additions to its fleet in September and October, and the opening of a new state-of-the-art Seaplane Terminal.
The livery unveiling ceremony was graced by the senior management of MMPRC, MACL, and TMA.
Next time you board a TMA bird, join them in understanding the importance of preserving the seas, oceans, and marine life, especially for a destination like Maldives that depends on it for survival.