Air Austral, the flag carrier based in Réunion, has expanded its long-haul capacity by wet-leasing an Airbus A340-300from Hi Fly Malta, a specialist in ACMI and charter operations. The aircraft, registered 9H-TQZ and bearing manufacturer serial number 202, began operating flights on behalf of Air Austral on July 2, 2025, with an inaugural service from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St. Denis de la…
Air Austral has reported a 1.6% increase in revenue to $514 million for the fiscal year 2024–25, which ended on 31 March 2025, marking a modest improvement in its top-line performance. However, despite the revenue growth, the airline ended the year with a net deficit just under $12.6 million, continuing its struggle to reach financial stability.
Air Austral, the airline based in Reunion, has announced plans to operate a leased Hi-Fly Malta Airbus A330-200 on its Dzaoudzi – Nairobi – Paris Charles de Gaulle – Dzaoudzi route. The aircraft will be deployed during the peak travel period between 14 December 2024 and 23 January 2025 to accommodate increased passenger demand.
