The Beginning — 1967

It all began on the 14th June 1967 when Air Mauritius, the flag carrier of Mauritius, was created. As operations grew and the airline began recruiting pilots, the need for a unified voice to represent their interests became clear. The Mauritian Airline Pilots' Association — MALPA — was born.

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Fighting for Equality — 2011

In 2011, during collective agreement negotiations, MALPA fought and secured "equal job, equal pay" conditions for its members. This landmark achievement paved the way for stronger relationships between Mauritian and expatriate colleagues in the flight deck.

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Opening Our Doors — 2018

In 2018, MALPA opened its membership to all foreign pilots holding a Mauritian licence, reinforcing its commitment to representing every pilot operating on Mauritian territory regardless of nationality.

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Standing Firm Through Crisis — 2020-2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic brought global aviation to a standstill, MALPA stood firmly beside its members. As Air Mauritius entered voluntary administration and entire fleets were grounded, MALPA fought tirelessly to protect pilot jobs, resist unjust terminations and safeguard the livelihoods of every member during one of the most challenging periods in aviation history.

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A New Era — June 2023

In June 2023, MALPA successfully negotiated and signed a new Service Agreement with Air Mauritius — a milestone achievement that brought significant improvements to the working conditions and quality of life of pilots across the airline.

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Restoring What Was Lost — July 2025

In July 2025, MALPA secured another major victory by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding with Air Mauritius, restoring pilot salaries to an acceptable level following years of sacrifice during the pandemic recovery period.

 

Today

MALPA remains the sole recognised pilot union in Mauritius and a proud member of IFALPA — the International Federation of Airline Pilots' Associations. United in purpose, unwavering in commitment, we continue to stand for every pilot on Mauritian territory.