Air Mauritanie

Air Mauritanie was Mauritania's former national airline, headquartered in Nouakchott. Established in the 1960s, it operated passenger services within Mauritania and connected the country with selected destinations in West Africa, North Africa, and Europe. As a small national carrier with a limited home market, its operations were affected by demand, fleet maintenance, funding constraints, and regional competition. The airline experienced serious financial and operational difficulties in the early 21st century and ceased operations around 2007. Part of Mauritania's national air transport role was subsequently taken up by later carriers, including Mauritania Airlines International. Reliable public information on its complete ownership history, fleet, and route network is limited, so those details are not stated here.

Air Mauritanie was established in 1962 and became an important part of Mauritania's early civil aviation system, serving for many years as the country's national airline. Based in Nouakchott, it focused on domestic connectivity and operated selected regional routes to destinations in West Africa, North Africa, and Europe. Its business was constrained by Mauritania's relatively small aviation market, high operating costs, and limited fleet and maintenance resources. During the early 21st century, the airline's financial and operational condition deteriorated, and it ceased commercial operations around 2007. Mauritania later sought to restore and rebuild national air links through newly established carriers, while Air Mauritanie itself remained defunct. Reliable public information is insufficient to specify its exact final operating date, restructuring process, or complete route history.

• 2007

  Ceased operations

  After prolonged operational and financial difficulties, the company ceased commercial operations; sources differ on the exact date services ended.

• 1962

  Airline founded

  Air Mauritanie was founded and began serving as Mauritania's national air carrier.

Defunct national airline of Mauritania

• Scheduled passenger flights

  Air Mauritanie's core business was scheduled passenger air transport, covering domestic destinations in Mauritania and selected regional international routes. This service reflected its role as a national carrier and ended when the airline ceased operations.