Air Mauritanie
Air Mauritanie liquidated, a new airline emerges
Saturday, October 13th, 2007
Air Mauritanie has been liquidated over its inability to pay $2.7 million in debt for leased aircraft. Two planes were recently seized in Paris at the request of lessor ILFC.
Following the airline’s liquidation, a new company by the name of Mauritanie Airways was formed with flights expected to start on November 8. The state will control 10% of the new airline, while the rest will be held by TunisAir and a private entity.
Royal Air Maroc to buy into Air Mauritanie
Monday, August 21st, 2006
Royal Air Maroc is set to buy a majority stake in Mauritania’s flag carrier, Air Mauritanie. The deal to purchase 51% of the fully state owned airline is set to be finalized over the coming weeks.
Royal Air Maroc already owns parts of Air Sénégal International and Air Gabon International.
