Air Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airport Holdings Ltd., information as…
(No. B/866) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) to ask the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to Air Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airport Holdings Ltd., information as to whether a strategic partner is being sought therefor and, if so, where matters stand, indicating the names of any shortlisted partners.
Madam Speaker, I wish to point out that Air Mauritius Ltd is a subsidiary company of Airport Holdings Ltd, and as such, it is for the Board of Directors of Air Mauritius Ltd to decide on all strategic options, which aim at strengthening the long-term sustainability, competitiveness and financial resilience of Air Mauritius Ltd. I am informed, Madam Speaker, by the Chief Executive Officer of Air Mauritius Ltd that the company is currently undertaking a network and fleet review, which will determine its future direction. At this point in time, the company is not envisaging any strategic partnership. Although, I must say, way back, I think it was in 2010 or 2005, there was an audit done by a very reputable firm called Sea Breeze from Canada, which suggested that Air Mauritius should contemplate a strategic partner.
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