New infrastructure initiatives to elevate Fiji’s tourism appeal
MODERNISING aviation infrastructure is central to unlocking new tourism opportunities and regional
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Fiji Airways stands firm on Pacific routes
THE region’s largest airline has promised to continue its services from the Pacific to major global hubs despite the war in
Pacific aviation must rethink connectivity
PACIFIC aviation is at a crossroads, with high operational costs, limited connectivity, and outdated infrastructure posing challenges for the region’s tourism and economic
Air Calédonie grounded: Island blockade, staff on reduced hours
The disruption is caused by customary people blockading airfields in protest against the planned relocation of Air Calédonie’s
Fiji Airports awards contract for solar farm installation
NADI, Fiji – Fiji Airports has appointed CBS Power Solutions Fiji Ltd to deliver the first stage of its planned solar farm at Nadi International
Vanuatu maintains flight alert after eruption
VANUATU’S aviation warning issued last Thursday remains largely localised as minor eruptions continue within Lake Voui in Ambae
Philippine Airlines expands Palau
PHILIPPINE Airlines will begin twice-weekly service between Palau and Manila starting March 29, expanding international access and strengthening travel links for
Solomon Airlines names new CEO
MATTHEW Findlay has been appointed CEO of Solomon Airlines, replacing interim Chief Executive Officer Paul
Solomons airline spreads wings to PNG
SOLOMON Islands’ national carrier will introduce flights to Papua New Guinea, allowing connections to
Revamping Fiji Airports for the digital age
FIJI Airports has partnered with GC Tech, an Australian digital transformation consultancy
Fiji Airways calls for united action on tourism growth
FIJI Airways, Fiji’s national carrier, has issued a clarion call for collective action to unlock the next phase of growth for the country’s vital tourism
Fiji Airways among safest airlines
FIJI’s national carrier has been recognised among the world’s safest full-service airlines for 2026 by
Fijian art takes flight
FIJI’S national carrier is elevating its in-flight experience by highlighting the work of local artisans in its latest “Meet the Makers”
Fiji Link welcomes new ATR to fleet
FIJI Link’s newest ATR aircraft has arrived in Nadi following an extensive delivery journey across eight
ADB backs Air Niugini’s fleet upgrade
THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) and Air Niugini have signed a $35.8 million financing package to modernize Papua New Guinea’s national airline
Fiji Airways launches direct Gold Coast–Fiji flights
FIJI AIRWAYS will expand its Australian network with the launch of direct flights between the Gold Coast and
Fiji Airports Strengthens Technical Leadership: Tamata and Bulamaibau appointed to key positions
Nadi, Fiji – Fiji Airports has strengthened its commitment to operational excellence, safety, and future-focused technical leadership with the appointment of key roles across its airport
Whispers
SOME Pacific nations have birds that do not fly. And there are those birds that, because they could not fly, eventually fell prey to
Paul Scurrah appointed as new CEO of Fiji Airways
FIJI AIRWAYS has appointed Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November
Fiji Airways makes global top 10
FIJI Airways has been named one of the top 10 airlines in the world by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience
The future of aviation fuel: Viva Energy’s role in sustainable aviation
In the journey for a more sustainable future, the aviation industry is turning to innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. One such solution is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a game-changer in the world of
Papua New Guinea’s first Airbus A220 captain
Air Niugini’s Captain Beverley Pakii continues to record milestones in the aviation industry, this time becoming the first Papua New Guinean Airbus A220 Captain after successfully completing her type rating with
Eyes on the skies: Atu chases his dreams
From the village of Dravo Bau in Tailevu, Fiji, to the buzzing hangars of Island Hoppers and Fiji Airways, Atunaisa Naivaluwaqa Robanakadavu is a young man with his eyes set firmly on the