Air Seychelles selects Airbus services to strengthen fleet efficiency

Victoria, Seychelles, 5 May 2025 – Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services - Fleet Technical Management (FTM) to increase the efficiency of its A320neo fleet. 

As per the agreement, the Airbus FTM services will support Air Seychelles with Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) activities, including engineering support to the Maintenance Control Center. Airbus will also support the airline with preventive actions to improve Aircraft operational reliability, reduce maintenance costs all this while maintaining strong focus on airworthiness and safety of operations. 

“We are excited to optimise our fleet performance with these enhanced services by partnering with Airbus. At Air Seychelles, we take safety and efficiency very seriously and this partnership underlines our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in our operations,” states Air Seychelles’ Head of Technical Operations, Dr. Michael Agathine. 

Air Seychelles have been operating the Airbus A320 aircraft since 2012, which has been playing a pivotal role in strengthening commercial aviation in the country. 

“Air Seychelles and Airbus have been close partners since 2012 with Air Seychelles operating the A320neo family aircraft. Airbus deeply values the trust Air Seychelles has placed in us and is committed to support them in their growth journey. The selection of Airbus’ FTM services will leverage on Airbus’ unique engineering expertise to reduce unplanned maintenance, lower engineering and administration activities for our customer and less operational interruption ensuring increased aircraft availability. Overall the FTM services will ensure optimal operations and improved performance for Air Seychelles’ Airbus fleet,” said Regis Boniau, Head of Customer Services, Airbus India and South Asia. 

Air Seychelles, headquartered in Victoria, Seychelles, operates a fleet that includes two Airbus A320neo aircraft. The airline provides air connectivity to Seychelles from multiple destinations across Asia and Africa.

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