Air Seychelles was established by the Seychelles government on 15 September 1977, following the merger of Air Mahe and Inter Island Airways. Air Seychelles is the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, with its head office located at Seychelles International Airport on the Mahe island. It operates inter island services, charter service and international flights. They fly to Antananarivo, Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Mauritius, Mumbai, Durban, Dusseldorf and Paris. Air Seychelles is 40% owned by Etihad Airways. Under the strategic equity partnership, both airlines have collaborated on a long term business plan which sees Air Seychelles renew its fleet, take advantage of Etihad Airways' resources and extensive global route network, boost sales opportunities and maximize efficiencies.