Aviation History
Air Mauritius, founded in 1967 the year before the country's independence from Britain, has been the island's flag carrier for nearly six decades, pioneering a distinctive point-to-point long-haul network connecting the small Indian Ocean nation directly to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The airline weathered a severe financial crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, entering voluntary administration in 2020 before a government-backed restructuring allowed it to resume operations in 2021. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, named for the country's first prime minister, remains the island's sole major international gateway and a critical artery for its tourism-dependent economy.
Air Mauritius is established with backing from British, French and Indian carrier partners, a year ahead of Mauritius' independence from Britain.
Air Mauritius commences scheduled flight operations, initially with technical and commercial support from partner carriers.
Air Mauritius introduces Airbus A340 wide-body jets, extending nonstop long-haul routes to Europe and Asia and reinforcing its point-to-point strategy.
Air Mauritius enters voluntary administration as the COVID-19 pandemic collapses international tourism, the country's main economic driver.
Air Mauritius exits administration after a government-backed restructuring plan recapitalizes the airline, resuming a leaner long-haul network.
Air Mauritius
Wikipedia, Air Mauritius corporate history, news coverage of the 2020 restructuring