Manta Air
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| Founded | 2018 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 24Â February 2019 | ||||||
| Hubs | Dhaalu Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 21 | ||||||
| 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 began international operations in 2024.[1]
History
[edit]Manta Air had its first aircraft delivered on 12 November 2018,[2] and the airline was unveiled to the Maldives on 22 November 2018 by the Vice President of the Maldives, Faisal Naseem.[3]
Manta Air received the Air Operator's Certificate on 21 February 2019 and officially started its operations on 24 February 2019.[4]
Manta Air began its float-plane (seaplane) operations on 17 November 2019.[5][6]
Destinations
[edit]Manta Air flies to the following domestic and international destinations on scheduled service as of September 2026:[7]
| Commonwealth | City | Airport | IATA | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maldives | MalÃĐ | Velana International Airport | MLE | Base | |
| Kudahuvadhoo | Dhaalu Airport | DDD | Hub |
Fleet
[edit]As of September 2026[update], Manta Air operates the following aircraft:[8]
| Aircraft | In service | Order | Passengers | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-600 | 1 | 64 | Leased from Nordic Aviation Capital | |
| DHC-6-300 Twin Otter | 16 | 15 | â | |
| DHC-6-200 Twin Otter | 2 | 15 | â | |
| Total | 21 | - |
| Aircraft | fleet | introduced | Retired | Replacement aircraft | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-600 | 2 | 2019 | 2026 | â | â |
| DHC-6-300 Twin Otter | 1 | 2021 | 2024 | â | â |
| Beechcraft 1900 | 1 | 2022 | 2023 | â | â |
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Manta Air.
- â "Manta Air officially begins its operations today!". www.mantaair.mv. 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
- â "Manta Air Welcomes its First Addition to its Fleet". Manta Air Welcomes its First Addition to its Fleet | Manta Air. Retrieved Apr 15, 2021.
- â "Manta Air launches it's [sic] brand officially in the Maldives". mantaair.mv. Retrieved Apr 15, 2021.
- â "Manta Air begins flight operations". Feb 24, 2019. Retrieved Apr 15, 2021.
- â "Manta Air begins seaplane operation with inauguration of new terminal". www.avas.mv/en. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- â "Manta Air commences seaplane flights, opens terminal". www.edition.mv. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- â "Manta Air". | Manta Air. Retrieved 2026-09-09.
- â "Manta Air to cease domestic operations". Retrieved 2026-09-09.
