The first test flight of Maldives' flag carrier Maldivian landed at the country's new international airport in Noonu Atoll on Tuesday.
The flight carrying tourism minister Moosa Zameer accompanied by top officials of civil aviation, regional airports and the project contractor landed at the Maafaru International Airport (MIA) at around 3.45pm on Tuesday.
The project funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund worth USD60 million has been described as a 'gift' to the Maldivian people by the UAE government with 2,200 meter runway capable of catering to the biggest air crafts and modern facilities.
MIA becomes the fourth international airport in the Maldives along with Velana International Airport, Hanimaadhoo International Airport and Gan International Airport.
