Who owns Air Seychelles?
Air Seychelles is owned by Air Seychelles (the Seychelles).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Evidence: About Air Seychelles. Last checked .
Key facts
- Current owner
- Air Seychelles reported
- Owner HQ
- 🇸🇨 Seychelles
- Origin
- 🇸🇨 Seychelles
- Category
- Travel & transport › Airlines
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Air Seychelles
Air Seychelles is the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles. Its About page says it was incorporated in 1977, officially named in 1978 and launched its first long-haul services in 1983, and that it flies international services to Johannesburg, Mauritius, Colombo, Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, with multiple daily domestic flights between Mahé and Praslin plus charter flights across the archipelago.
Ownership timeline of Air Seychelles
- Current owner Air Seychelles [1] reported
Where Air Seychelles sits in Air Seychelles
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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About the owner: Air Seychelles
Air Seychelles is a state-owned company headquartered in Seychelles. Brandtree records 1 brand under its control.
National airline of the Republic of Seychelles. Its About page says it was incorporated in 1977 and officially named in 1978. A joint press statement of 5 October 2021 says the airline entered company reorganisation with administrators appointed, that Etihad Airways had been a 40% shareholder, and that the Government of Seychelles, which owned the other 60%, bought out Etihad's 40% and is the sole shareholder; that statement is dated 2021 and ownership may have changed since.
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🇸🇨 Air Seychelles and other Seychellois brands
Brandtree records a controlling owner for 5 brands that began in the Seychelles. 4 of them (80%) are now controlled by a company headquartered in another country; Air Seychelles is not one of them.
- SeyBrew — PhoenixBev 🇲🇺
- SeyPearl — PhoenixBev 🇲🇺
- Slow Turtle — PhoenixBev 🇲🇺
- Vann Swet — PhoenixBev 🇲🇺
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Air Seychelles?
The parent company of Air Seychelles is Air Seychelles, a state-owned company headquartered in the Seychelles.
Is Air Seychelles Seychellois?
Yes. Air Seychelles originated in the Seychelles and its owner, Air Seychelles, is also headquartered in the Seychelles.
Is Air Seychelles still owned by Air Seychelles?
Yes. As of 4 October 2026, Air Seychelles is still owned by Air Seychelles. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] About Air Seychelles — Air Seychelles, Official document; retrieved 4 October 2026.
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