Foundation Stone Laid For Island Aviation’s New Corporate Office

Island Aviation Services (IAS), the parent company of the national airline Maldivian, has commenced work on its new Corporate Head Office with a foundation stone laying ceremony held yesterday.

The event was attended by Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen, Construction Minister Dr Abdullah Muthalib, Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) Managing Director Abdul Matheen Mohamed, Island Aviation Managing Director Ibrahim Iyas and Deputy Managing Director Ali Saleem, along with members of the company’s Board and employees.

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A proud milestone for @IASLaero! Today we held the groundbreaking ceremony for our new office building, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.#MaldivianAero pic.twitter.com/J2RMMnmB34— MaldivianAero (@MaldivianAero) September 8, 2025

According to the company, the new head office will consolidate all departments under one roof, replacing the current arrangement where employees are dispersed across five different buildings in Malé. The move is expected to reduce leasing expenses and improve operational efficiency.

Chinese firm Hunan No. 6 Engineering Company Ltd has been contracted to build the 12-storey structure, which will span an area of approximately 4,745 square feet. The first floor is planned to feature a ticket office, while the remaining floors will accommodate the company’s offices.

IAS has announced that construction is scheduled to be completed by December 2026.