Air Seychelles' (HM) second Airbus A330-200 (MSN ? | A6-EYZ), christened Vallée de Mai, this afternoon touched down at Seychelles International Airport, Mahé. The aircraft made its first test flight in February and will now enter
active service on Air Seychelles’ new international
schedule, which includes new services to Hong Kong and increased frequencies to Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg and Mauritius.
She was named in honour of Seychelles’ second UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, the Vallée de Mai, home to the famous Coco de Mer, the world’s largest seed and symbol of the Seychelles.
Air Seychelles Second Airbus A330 Arrives in Mahé
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| Air Seychelles second Airbus A330 arrives in Mahe (Air Seychelles) |
Vallée de Mai boasts the same world-class cabin interiors and optimal fuel efficiency of its sister aircraft, Aldabra.
The aircraft touched down at 15h07L with Captain Paul Belle and First Officer Hervé Morel at the controls.