Maldivian seeks ATR 72 aircraft on operating lease

Maldivian has opened an expression of interest for the operating lease of one ATR 72-212A aircraft, with EOI registration open until 19 November.

Mohamed Hilmy

12 November 2026, 11:46

National carrier Maldivian is seeking to lease an ATR 72-212A aircraft.

Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), which operates Maldivian, has invited qualified and experienced parties to submit expressions of interest for the operating lease of one ATR 72-212A aircraft.

The notice was published on 10 November, with the deadline for EOI registration set for 19 November 2026.

Maldivian currently operates two ATR 72-600 aircraft, each configured with 70 economy-class seats, alongside three ATR 42-600 aircraft with 46 seats each.

The airline also continues to operate Dash 8 aircraft, although IASL has previously stated that it intends to renew its DHC-8 fleet by replacing the aircraft with ATRs.

As part of that process, IASL has separately sought buyers for DHC-8-300 aircraft and earlier this year invited proposals for the finance lease of two new ATR 42-600 aircraft.

Maldivian seeks ATR 72 aircraft on operating lease

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