Seychelles charts aviation growth with expansion plans and reforms |02 June 2026
Seychelles charts aviation growth with expansion plans and reforms
At a press briefing held at Botanical House on Friday, Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Veronique Laporte, outlined key challenges and opportunities facing Seychelles’ civil aviation sector.
During its sitting on May 13, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the International Long-Haul Fleet Strategy for Air Seychelles, which includes leasing two Airbus A321XLR aircraft as the preferred solution for long-haul expansion. The A321XLR was chosen over the Airbus A330-800neo due to stronger projected profitability, operational efficiency, and compatibility with the airline’s existing fleet. Cabinet also authorised coordination among relevant agencies on the development of an alternate airport on Coëtivy Island.
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