Connecting Mauritania to Africa and beyond.
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Mauritania Airlines International (MAI) is the flag carrier of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, operating regional and international scheduled passenger services. The airline was established to replace the former Mauritania Airlines, which ceased operations in 2012, and began flying under the MAI brand to serve key destinations across West Africa, North Africa, and Europe.
The carrier is headquartered in Nouakchott and primarily operates from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, the country's main international gateway. MAI has worked to gradually expand its route network since its founding, connecting Mauritania to destinations such as Casablanca, Dakar, Paris, and Las Palmas.
As a relatively young airline operating in a challenging market, MAI has faced ongoing operational and financial difficulties common to carriers in the region. The airline plays a strategically important role in Mauritania's connectivity given the country's limited land transport infrastructure.
Hubs & network
Mauritania Airlines International operates primarily from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) as its main hub.
Fleet
MAI has operated a small fleet including Boeing 737 and ATR 72 aircraft on its regional and international routes.
Notable facts
- ›MAI was founded in 2016 to succeed the defunct Mauritania Airlines, which collapsed in 2012.
- ›The airline serves destinations in West Africa, North Africa, and select European cities.
- ›Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, opened in 2016, serves as the airline's primary hub.
- ›MAI is partly state-supported and plays a key role in Mauritania's international connectivity.
- ›The airline has operated with a small fleet and limited routes due to financial and operational constraints.
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