The aircraft - named Aapravasi Ghat in reference to Mauritius’ history - will feature a two-class cabin with 28 business class seats and 260 economy class seats. The carrier will deploy the aircraft on routes connecting Mauritius to Europe (mainly London and Geneva), India and South East Asian routes and on regional destinations including Johannesburg, Antananarivo and Reunion Island.

Air Mauritius currently operates nine Airbus aircraft, including two A350-900s, three A340-300s, two A330-200s and two A319s, on its regional and long haul services.

The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and new A350 XWB-inspired Sharklets.

Source:  Airbus

"ACG is extremely excited to deliver our first A350XWB aircraft into the Asiana Airlines operation and is delighted to continue a long-standing and important relationship with Asiana Airlines," said Khanh T. Tran, president and CEO of ACG.

Source:  Aviation Capital Group
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"This portfolio sale accomplishes several strategic objectives; including generating free cash, reducing leverage, reducing our lessee concentration, and lowering the average age of our fleet," said Colm Barrington, CEO of FLY. "This is another example of how FLY has consistently sold aircraft from its portfolio at premiums to book value, underscoring the strong value of our fleet." Three sales were recognized in the fourth quarter of 2018, eight sales were completed in the first quarter of 2019, and the final sale was completed in April. The sales were at a premium to net book value. FLY will be reporting its first quarter results on May 9th, as previously announced.

Source:  Fly Leasing
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