11:11 AM EST, 03/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Blackstone (BX) is nearing an agreement to reacquire Trans Maldivian Airways eight years after selling the seaplane operator to a consortium of Bain Capital and Tempus Group, The Economic Times reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the plan.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Carlyle Group ( CG ) acquired Trans Maldivian in 2021 and became its majority owner.

Blackstone, Carlyle, and Trans Maldivian did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment.

Blackstone shares were down 2.5% in recent Friday trading, while Carlyle was 2% lower.

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