Air Mauritius is to expand its Airbus widebody fleet after confirming an order for three A350-900s.

The incoming aircraft which will complement the four A350s and four A330s already in service, will be used to bolster its network in Europe and South Asia.

Announcing the deal at the Paris Air Show, Air Mauritius CEO Kresimir Kucko commented: “Air Mauritius is proud to renew its confidence in Airbus and its products, continuing a three-decade long partnership. The additional A350-900 aircraft will help us strengthen our European network and secure further growth in other markets. We are looking forward to achieving our ambition objectives together with Airbus.”

Airbus’ chief commercial officer and head of international, Christian Scherer, added: “We compliment Air Mauritius on putting the A350 at the heart of its long-haul fleet modernisation programme. With greater range capability, better economics, passenger capacity and comfort, the A350 is the perfect platform to connect the beautiful island of Mauritius to the world.”