Air Kiribati holds steady on fuel costs, eyes 24/7 airport operations
AIR Kiribati Chairman Kevin Rouatu says the national carrier has yet to feel any fuel price increase from the Middle East
Connectivity
ASPA Chairman: Small scale remains biggest hurdle
THE small scale of Pacific aviation operations remains the region’s most persistent challenge, according to Association of South
Tourism resilient, but air access still a challenge: SPTO
RESILIENT is how Chris Crocker of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) described the industry citing data that shows
Aviation and tourism are vital for the Pacific, says Deputy PM
THE Cook Islands is bucking the global trend by expanding its flight connectivity, Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas told
IATA looks to strengthen cooperation with ASPA
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) is looking to strengthen partnerships with airlines in the region according to
National Digital Week kicks off in Vanuatu
VANUATU has launched National Digital Week, bringing together government agencies, telecom providers, emergency
Fiji Airways and WestJet Announce New Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Travel Between Canada and the South Pacific
13 May 2026 - Nadi, Fiji - Fiji Airways and WestJet have today announced a new codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity
Modernise now
A CRITICAL focus on the urgent need to modernise and enhance aviation systems across Asia and the Pacific has
Northen Fiji’s path to tourism growth
NOTHERN Fiji has the capacity to grow tourism but faces access and infrastructure barriers that limit visitor numbers and development.
Fiji Airways Celebrates 10 Years of Flying to Singapore
9 April 2026 – Nadi, Fiji: Fiji Airways is marking a major milestone as it celebrates 10 years of connecting Fiji to
New infrastructure initiatives to elevate Fiji’s tourism appeal
MODERNISING aviation infrastructure is central to unlocking new tourism opportunities and regional
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PACIFIC aviation is at a crossroads, with high operational costs, limited connectivity, and outdated infrastructure posing challenges for the region’s tourism and economic
Fiji Airways confirms premium event partnership for Fiji Tourism Exchange 2026
FIJI, 30 January 2026 – Tourism Fiji is pleased to announce Fiji Airways as the Premium Event Partner for the Fiji Tourism Exchange
Solomons airline spreads wings to PNG
SOLOMON Islands’ national carrier will introduce flights to Papua New Guinea, allowing connections to
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
Cable boosts American Samoa’s connectivity
AN undersea cable will increase American Samoa’s connectivity to the
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
PNG Ports Climb Global Rankings in 2025 World Bank Port Performance Index
PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) is proud to announce that both the Port of Lae and the Port of Port Moresby have improved their global rankings in the 2025 World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI),
€300 million to rewrite Pacific futures
A GAME-CHANGING commitment has been announced in the Pacific, as EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela declares a new era of
No waiting as Pacific leads
THE inaugural EU-Pacific Business Forum united leaders and partners to advance the Pacific’s economic
SIS leaders push for action
SMALLER Island States leaders met ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum to align their agenda before talks with larger members like Australia and New
