Air Madagascar Strike Ends

Air Madagascar workers have ended a strike that grounded most of the state-owned carrier's fleet for weeks, after union officials and the carrier signed a deal.

"Staff will return to work and flights will resume shortly," said Leon Rajaobelina, chairman of the airline's board.

The strike started on June 15 over what workers said was poor governance and mismanagement of the airline, leading to a cancellation of 65-70 percent of flights.

"We can say that we are satisfied with this agreement," Rado Rabarilala, a workers' representative said before adding: "It is just a draft of what we want to implement."

Madagascar officials want more foreign firms to start flying to the Indian Ocean island nation to boost tourism.