Air Austral shareholders “put back in the pot” to the tune of 15 million euros, in November, to enable the company to pass the milestone of the annual cash flow low point, in January-February.
In proportion to their respective share in the capital of the company, Sematra injected 6,75 million euros and the Run Air consortium, which brings together private, 8,25 millions. Public side, the Region finds itself alone in supporting the company, the Department and the CCIR consider this effort beyond their reach. In office since mid-October, Hugues Marchessaux, Chairman of the Board of Air Austral, affirms that a return to balance is possible in 2025, in particular by reducing “too high operating costs : catering, stairs, commercial costs…”.
