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TMA expands seaplane fleet to 49 aircrafts

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has expanded its seaplane fleet to 49 aircrafts.

The additional aircraft, a De Havilland DHC-6 Series 300, arrived yesterday afternoon at Velana International Airport after completing its journey from Calgary city in Canada.

TMA's fleet expansion coincides with the growing number of tourist arrivals and increasing bed capacity, with the newly opening resorts in the Maldives.

In 2016, TMA operated over 120,000 flights, transferring close to a million passengers including 80,000 residents.

With the latest addition to the fleet, TMA has further strengthened its position as the World's Largest Seaplane Operator.