Island Aviation-Hawks Hotels sign agreement to launch seaplane service in Kamadhoo

Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) has signed an agreement with Hawks Hotel to launch seaplane service in B. Kamadhoo.

The agreement was signed during ceremony held as part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Kamadhoo on Monday morning as he tours Baa Atoll.

The agreement was signed by Managing Director Ibrahim Iyas on behalf of IASL, while Director Hussain Aman signed on behalf of Hawks Hotels.

When questioned by Sun regarding the agreement, IASL said they are unable to disclose any further details at the moment.

Kamadhoo, where local tourism is developing, is frequented by both tourists and locals. There are several guesthouses in Kamadhoo, including two high-end guesthouses operated by Hawks.

The only airport in Baa Atoll is located at Dharavandhoo, another island where local tourism is booming.

Residents of islands without airports desire the development of airports on their islands. However, many oppose building airports on every island due to the significant financial costs and environmental damage caused by land reclamation.