The mixed commercial court of Pointe-à-Pitre, which was scheduled to rule on the future of Air Antilles on April 23, has ultimately postponed its decision until April 27. extra time which prolongs the uncertainty surrounding the airline, which is still threatened with liquidation.
Among the proposals examined is that put forward by Pierre de Sainte-Luce, who proposes the creation of a new entity called Air KalinagoWith a reported capital of 6 million euros, the project plans a gradual resumption of activity, with an initial service to Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, and Martinique. As mentioned during the hearing by Attorney Jean-Claude Beaujour, this relaunch would be based on a multi-step strategy : overhaul of the company’s structure to avoid past malfunctions, cost reduction and phased relaunch of activity.
The project also includes a planned partnership with Air Calédonie, particularly for leasing an ATR aircraft, despite the latter’s fragile financial situation. A partnership with Sunrise Airways This was also mentioned by the magistrate. Cooperation deemed strategic for a rapid restart of operations.
Regarding jobsA gradual return to work is announced, with a target of around 40 employees by the beginning of autumn. Skilled staff (14) would be given priority, while others would have a one-year return-to-work period, in accordance with the law.
Two other candidates remain in contention, while aeronautical authorities have expressed significant reservations about the various offers, a factor likely to influence the final decision, expected next Monday.
Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/transport-aerien-air-antilles-une-decision-attendue-le-27-avril/
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