Air Mauritius Reviews Fleet Deals, Investigates Engine Damage
Air Mauritius has launched dual investigations into past fleet decisions and engine maintenance failures that have led to major financial losses. The airline appointed global risk advisory firm Kroll to review three key fleet transactions made during its voluntary administration between April 2020 and September 2021.
Kroll will assess the sale of five aircraft—two A340-300s, two A319-100s, and one A330-200—examining whether the sales reflected fair value based on book valuations and spare parts terms. The firm will also investigate the 2022 leasing of two A330-200s, focusing on the tender process, anti-corruption compliance, and potential conflicts of interest.
Additionally, Kroll will evaluate the 2023 order for three A350-900s, determining whether the decision aligned with Air Mauritius’s fleet strategy. The airline already operates four A350-900s, with the newly ordered aircraft yet to be delivered. Kroll was selected through a public bidding process launched on March 6, 2025.
Separately, Air Mauritius is investigating a case of engine damage involving unit ESN 41426, reportedly caused by negligence after over 40 maintenance interventions between November 2023 and February 2024. The damage resulted in an estimated USD 8.45 million in losses. A preliminary inquiry revealed repeated system warnings and poor oversight.
Former Executive VP Technical Services Ashok Keerodhur is leading the internal probe, tasked with identifying individual and departmental accountability. The airline’s new management has pledged strict enforcement of safety protocols and greater transparency to restore operational integrity and financial discipline.
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