Shaping a Sustainable Future

As the national airline of the Republic of Mauritius, a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), we  have an important  socio-economic role and contribute our share towards the long- term sustainability of the country. 

Fuel-efficient Fleet

Our journey toward sustainability took off in 2017 with the introduction of new-generation aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900 and the Airbus A330-900neo. These modern planes are up to 25% more fuel-efficient than their predecessors, significantly reducing our carbon footprint.

Greener Operations

We've implemented a series of weight-reduction measures onboard our aircraft. This includes using lighter equipment, eliminating non-essential uplifts, and embracing a paperless environment. These steps have collectively reduced our weight by more than 2,200 tons annually, resulting in over 500 tons less fuel burnt.

We've embarked on a fleet renewal program for ground operations at SSR International Airport, introducing 14 electric tractors, reducing emissions and contributing to a greener airport environment.

Protecting our Natural Heritage

  • We've planted mangroves at the Ramsar Site in Pointe d’Esny in collaboration with the Ministry of Agro - industry.

  • In partnership with the Ministry of Agro-industry, National Parks Conservation Services, and the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, we've repatriated three male Pink Pigeons (Nesoenas Mayeri) from New Jersey , a species absent from Mauritius for 40 years.

  • One of our Airbus A350-900 planes bears the name 'Mauritius Kestrel' to celebrate the national bird of Mauritius.  The Mauritius Kestrel, Falco Punctatus, is a vulnerable endemic species  proclaimed as the national bird of Mauritius in March 2022 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius.

  • Another Airbus A350-900 has been named “Trochetia Boutoniana”. The Trochetia Boutoniana is an endemic shrub whose flower has been proclaimed as the national flower of Mauritius since 12 March 1992.

  • We've participated in the repatriation of endemic plants, Cylindrocline Lorencei and Pilea SPP, to Mauritius and Rodrigues, respectively, after four decades.

Experience it on Board

On board our flights, we offer in-flight digital publications through the Pressreader app, allowing you to access our reading material on your mobile. This initiative has led to a reduction of 53 tons of magazines and newspapers, translating to a fuel savings of 15 tons in a typical year.

Join us in our commitment to a sustainable future and a cleaner sky.

Connect and Protect

Air Mauritius in partnership with the National Parks and Conservation Service, invites you to discover the unique biodiversity of Mauritius. Committed to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, Air Mauritius is dedicated to protect and preserve Mauritius natural heritage for generations to come. Join us on a journey of conservation and sustainable development as we celebrate our island’s natural treasures.

Read our featured article on the importance of Seagrass and Mangroves in the Blue Economy, published in our in-flight magazine Islander 117th Edition.