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• Hilka Birns
Mauritius’ Cabinet has approved dismantling state-owned Airport Holdings Ltd and creating two operating entities: an aviation group led by Air Mauritius and an airport operations business led by Airports of Mauritius. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 30, 2026.
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Mauritius’ Cabinet has approved dismantling state-owned Airport Holdings Ltd and creating two operating entities: an aviation group led by Air Mauritius and an airport operations business led by Airports of Mauritius. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 30, 2026.
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