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s. As part of the preparations needed to operate flights during nighttime hours at Funadhoo Airport, night test flights were conducted at the airport on January 1, 2026. These flight operations, which were carried out on this date, were important activities conducted to ensure that the airport's runway and lighting systems are fully prepared for nighttime travel. With the successful completion of these test flights, passengers traveling at night from Funadhoo Airport will have additional conveniences, and air transport services in the area will be expanded to 24 hours.

The new Terminal 1 of Velana International Airport was officially opened and airlines began moving their operations to it on January 1, 2026. With this change, international travel services began with modern facilities, marking a significant advancement in the Maldivian air travel sector. The relocation of airlines to the new terminal will expedite passenger services and provide a major solution to airport congestion.

Aiming for the year 2026, important projects to further strengthen and expand maritime transport and the maritime industry were officially announced on January 1, 2026. The main objective of these new strategic plans is to modernize the maritime transport system and increase the resources needed for industrial activities in order to accelerate the country's economic growth. Under this project, it has been decided to carry out numerous activities this year to ensure the safety of maritime transport and to promote the industry in a sustainable manner. This will increase the benefits from marine resources and open up new opportunities for those involved in the transport sector.

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has resumed direct flights between the Maldives and Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on 01 January 2026. The resumption of these flights will strengthen business ties between the two countries and provide great relief to Bangladeshi citizens working in the Maldives and to tourists. It is believed that these flights will further strengthen the transportation system between the two countries and bring economic benefits. With the launch of these flights today, Maldivian's international network has further expanded.