Air Mauritius has chosen to purchase three A340-300E:
2 a/c for delivery in OCT 06
1 a/c for OCT 09
and a possible fifth after.
They will replace the B767 and two older A340 aircraft in the fleet over the coming years.
The airline will introduce a new upgraded two class cabin with the A34E and also refurbish the existing three aircraft within its fleet.
Also flights from May 3rd to London have gone to 8x weekly includin its 2x weekly codeshare with Air Seychelles on MRU-SEZ-LHR.
Air Mauritius is lookin for daily flights to Heathrow in the next year or so as traffic increases.
Air Mauritius chooses A340-300E as B767 replacement
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Re: AIR MAURITIUS CHOOSES A340-300E as B767 replacement
kestral_flyer wrote:Air Mauritius has chosen to purchase three A340-300E:
2 a/c for delivery in OCT 06
1 a/c for OCT 09
and a possible fifth after.
Me thinks that 2+1+1 equals 4
Glad to see the A340 is still attracting some customers.
Welcome to Luchtzak, Bob Marcotte from San Francisco. And good remark of yours!
In fact, there would be firm orders for three aircraft: 2 for delivery in October 2006, the third one in October 2007. Then there are options on a fourth aircraft for delivery in October 2009 and the possibility of a fifth one.
Welcome to Luchtzak, Bob Marcotte from San Francisco. And good remark of yours!
In fact, there would be firm orders for three aircraft: 2 for delivery in October 2006, the third one in October 2007. Then there are options on a fourth aircraft for delivery in October 2009 and the possibility of a fifth one.
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Yeah! But the Air Mauritius order is much smaller than the Air India onekestral_flyer wrote:The war goes on!
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@kestral_flyer, I would not call it a war, I would could it rather competition. About a year ago Boeing would have done nothing and slept over those orders. Now they finally realised that leaning back doesn't worked, so they have a new agressive marketing technique. That's fine with me, increasing compition isn't a bad thing.
But would the B777 not be a bit big as a replacement? As it says above, they will replace A340's and a B767. I guess a mix of B767 or B787 and a few B777 would make more sense. (But the B777 still seems very big with me).
Time will tell if Boeing can win this order, at least they have my blessings!
But would the B777 not be a bit big as a replacement? As it says above, they will replace A340's and a B767. I guess a mix of B767 or B787 and a few B777 would make more sense. (But the B777 still seems very big with me).
Time will tell if Boeing can win this order, at least they have my blessings!
Air Mauritius (MK) has announced its intention to acquire three new A340-300E (Enhanced) Airbus aircraft for a total value of USD 540M at current list prices, on conditions to be finalised and agreed upon between MK and Airbus. The announcement was made following the meeting of the board of directors on May 3, 2005.
The first two aircraft will be delivered end of October 2006 while the third one in October 2007, as initially scheduled. The national carrier reserves the right to choose a fourth aircraft in October 2009 and eventually a fifth one. The decision enables Air Mauritius to consider all options open while waiting for the commercialisation of the new generation aircraft currently under development by the two manufacturers.
The choice of the A340-300E was justified by technical, technological, operational, financial and commercial considerations allowing considerable economies of scale. With these new acquisitions, MK privileges the commonality benefits by optimising its existing Airbus infrastructure. It has already in its midst trained teams, spare parts and replacement engines as well as the tools necessary for the operation of the fleet already made up of five A340-300 aircraft.
The exercise of evaluation and selection was performed entirely by an in-house team for the first time. During the whole process the board of directors and the government were kept informed at all stages, because of the impact on the national economy. Following this decision and in accordance with the preliminary conditions, the selected supplier must now engage in an off-set program with the government of Mauritius.
This acquisition will allow MK to offer a brand new product, thus meeting the expectations of passengers. These new aircraft, with two class configuration, will be equipped with state-of-the-art seats and in-flight entertainment systems. This upgrading will also be extended to the existing models of the fleet.
The exercise takes account of the new strategic orientations of Air Mauritius which has, on one hand, rationalised its European routes and, in addition, redeployed its fleet for a more efficient operation.
Air Mauritius undertook a more ambitious task by carrying out long term projections in order to reconcile its needs with the market prospects. Indeed, not only the new technologies proposed today by the manufacturers were taken into account, but special consideration was given to the models currently being developed by the manufacturers. Thus the fleet renewal program was re-scheduled, keeping options open for a possible planned migration towards new technologies in the long term.
The national carrier of Mauritius contributes approximately up to 60% of tourist arrivals on the island. Air Mauritius customers consist of nearly 80% of foreign travelers, of which a majority of Europeans. With the inclusion of the three A340-300 Enhanced aircraft, Air Mauritius will increase its seat capacity on long haul by 30% while the cargo capacity will increase by 40%. With the rapid expansion of the hotel park and the growth recorded on its markets, Air Mauritius prepares itself to provide more capacity and to contribute even more actively to the economic development of the tourism value chain which depends to a large extent on Air Mauritius.
The first two aircraft will be delivered end of October 2006 while the third one in October 2007, as initially scheduled. The national carrier reserves the right to choose a fourth aircraft in October 2009 and eventually a fifth one. The decision enables Air Mauritius to consider all options open while waiting for the commercialisation of the new generation aircraft currently under development by the two manufacturers.
The choice of the A340-300E was justified by technical, technological, operational, financial and commercial considerations allowing considerable economies of scale. With these new acquisitions, MK privileges the commonality benefits by optimising its existing Airbus infrastructure. It has already in its midst trained teams, spare parts and replacement engines as well as the tools necessary for the operation of the fleet already made up of five A340-300 aircraft.
The exercise of evaluation and selection was performed entirely by an in-house team for the first time. During the whole process the board of directors and the government were kept informed at all stages, because of the impact on the national economy. Following this decision and in accordance with the preliminary conditions, the selected supplier must now engage in an off-set program with the government of Mauritius.
This acquisition will allow MK to offer a brand new product, thus meeting the expectations of passengers. These new aircraft, with two class configuration, will be equipped with state-of-the-art seats and in-flight entertainment systems. This upgrading will also be extended to the existing models of the fleet.
The exercise takes account of the new strategic orientations of Air Mauritius which has, on one hand, rationalised its European routes and, in addition, redeployed its fleet for a more efficient operation.
Air Mauritius undertook a more ambitious task by carrying out long term projections in order to reconcile its needs with the market prospects. Indeed, not only the new technologies proposed today by the manufacturers were taken into account, but special consideration was given to the models currently being developed by the manufacturers. Thus the fleet renewal program was re-scheduled, keeping options open for a possible planned migration towards new technologies in the long term.
The national carrier of Mauritius contributes approximately up to 60% of tourist arrivals on the island. Air Mauritius customers consist of nearly 80% of foreign travelers, of which a majority of Europeans. With the inclusion of the three A340-300 Enhanced aircraft, Air Mauritius will increase its seat capacity on long haul by 30% while the cargo capacity will increase by 40%. With the rapid expansion of the hotel park and the growth recorded on its markets, Air Mauritius prepares itself to provide more capacity and to contribute even more actively to the economic development of the tourism value chain which depends to a large extent on Air Mauritius.
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Air Mauritius will not choose Boeing again and will stick to Airbus and ATR, you want a reason?
Here it is:
Air France
Air France has a 7.67% interest (including both direct and indirect holdings) in the share capital of Air Mauritius Limited.
As is common practice in the airline industry, Air Mauritius and Air France are in a joint venture agreement which allows the two airlines to co-operate in developing operational scheduling and to share revenues and costs especially for the Paris route. In addition, the two companies have provided maintenance and handling services to each other.
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Greetz,
Erwin
Here it is:
Air France
Air France has a 7.67% interest (including both direct and indirect holdings) in the share capital of Air Mauritius Limited.
As is common practice in the airline industry, Air Mauritius and Air France are in a joint venture agreement which allows the two airlines to co-operate in developing operational scheduling and to share revenues and costs especially for the Paris route. In addition, the two companies have provided maintenance and handling services to each other.
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Boeing points out the A34E will become obsolete and the A350 will take its place.Also Miguel Santos is in Mauritius pushing for the re evaluation for the B777/B787 for the long term.
I really thought I was going to see the A332 in Air Mauritius colours,but seems they want to streamline completely into a A340 operator,I believe it will be the FIRST complete Airbus operator in the Southern Hemisphere.
I am also aware of Air France and Air India's involvement in the decision as they are shareholders in our airline.
Currently the airline is on target for a A340/A34E/A319/ATR fleet.
Also announced was that Air Mauritius will be scrapping First Class on its A340 fleet to be replaced with 180 degree flat Business First seats,upgraded IFE and lighting system,all of which is standard on the A345/A346 models.
The announcement of a two class cabin is a delight to hear.The aircraft will be configured for 312 as opposed to the current 294 Air Mauritius currently uses.
As for being INFERIOR to the Boeing models,Air Mauritius urgently needs to replace those B767s and the older A343 their leases expire next year.
Maybe in the long term we could see the A346 in our fleet.
Would like to know any comments and views
Any criticism also welcome!
I really thought I was going to see the A332 in Air Mauritius colours,but seems they want to streamline completely into a A340 operator,I believe it will be the FIRST complete Airbus operator in the Southern Hemisphere.
I am also aware of Air France and Air India's involvement in the decision as they are shareholders in our airline.
Currently the airline is on target for a A340/A34E/A319/ATR fleet.
Also announced was that Air Mauritius will be scrapping First Class on its A340 fleet to be replaced with 180 degree flat Business First seats,upgraded IFE and lighting system,all of which is standard on the A345/A346 models.
The announcement of a two class cabin is a delight to hear.The aircraft will be configured for 312 as opposed to the current 294 Air Mauritius currently uses.
As for being INFERIOR to the Boeing models,Air Mauritius urgently needs to replace those B767s and the older A343 their leases expire next year.
Maybe in the long term we could see the A346 in our fleet.
Would like to know any comments and views
Any criticism also welcome!
No that's not the reason I'am afraid Erwin.A318 wrote:Air Mauritius will not choose Boeing again and will stick to Airbus and ATR, you want a reason?
Here it is:
Air France
I'm sorry I haven't been able to read the entire topic but in my opinion the real reason is most probably the fleet commonality. MK already operates the A340 in small numbers and ordering a small number of B777's just wouldn't make sense at all.
When you have such small fleets, the fleet commonality is a very important factor. So unless MK decides to drop the existing A340 fleet as well in favor of the B777 you won't be seeing a new Boeing plane in their fleet for some years I'm afaraid.
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Erwin, may I remind you also that Air France holds 30.36% of Air Austral, and they choose B777s PW powered. As you can see, it's not simple as that.A318 wrote:Air Mauritius will not choose Boeing again and will stick to Airbus and ATR, you want a reason?
Here it is:
Air France
AFAIK, E stands for Enhanced, can someone confirm that?
Thx
Seb.
I did read your post entirely before posting my reply don't worryA318 wrote:Please read the rest of the article also before people reply on the bold Air France top, it says also:
In addition, the two companies have provided maintenance and handling services to each other.
But I stand to my statement. Even if AF wasn't involved MK, they would have made the same choice. The fact that they cooperate with AF for maintenance is a plus but even if AF wasn't there the fleet commonality and maintenance commonality would have been the reason.
Chris