Maldives' first pilot retires after 40 years of service

The Maldives' first pilot, Captain Ibrahim Rasheed, completed his last flight on Thursday, May 4, retiring after 40 years of service.

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Captain Ibrahim Rasheed on his last flight: He is the first pilot in the Maldives -- Photo: Aviators Maldives

Malika Shahid

2023-05-05 17:41:18

The Maldives' first pilot, Captain Ibrahim Rasheed, completed his last flight on Thursday, May 4, retiring after 40 years of service.

Captain Ibrahim Rasheed, who served as a pilot at Villa Air's Flyme, flew his last flight to Malé before retiring at the age of 65. The aircraft was given a water salute upon its arrival at Velana International Airport.

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