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Airbus A350 deployment by Emirates and Aircalin

Overview

Emirates is scheduled to introduce the Airbus A350 on its daily Dubai–Mauritius service beginning November 1, 2026. The aircraft will replace the Boeing 777 on flights EK709 and EK710, offering a three-class configuration of 298 seats. This deployment will complement the airline’s existing Airbus A380 services to the region.

Separately, Aircalin plans to introduce its first Airbus A350-900, named ‘Malaoui’, this December. The aircraft will initially serve regional routes to Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland, providing increased seating and cargo capacity compared to the A330s it replaces. From April 2027, the aircraft is expected to be dedicated to the Bangkok–Paris route.

Entities

Mauritius · Emirates · Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport · Airbus A350 · Aircalin

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Airbus A350 expansion for Aircalin and Emirates

    Aircalin and Emirates are both expanding their fleets with the introduction of the Airbus A350 to enhance regional and international service capacities.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Emirates to deploy Airbus A350 on Dubai–Mauritius route

    Emirates will replace Boeing 777 aircraft with the Airbus A350 on daily Dubai–Mauritius flights starting November 1, 2026, introducing new Business and Premium Economy cabin products.

Sources

abouttravel.ch · avioblog.it · mauritiusranking.com · travelandtourworld.com · travelling.travelsearch.it · travelradar.aero · traveltalkmag.com.au