Air Vanuatu
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Founded | 1981 | ||||||
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Hubs | Bauerfield International Airport,Port Vila,Vanuatu | ||||||
Focus cities | Kingsford Smith International Airport Brisbane Airport Auckland Airport Nadi International Airport | ||||||
Frequent-flyer program | None | ||||||
Alliance | None | ||||||
Fleet size | 3 (March 2006) | ||||||
Destinations | 7 (3 Countries) | ||||||
Holding company#Parent company | Air Vanuatu | ||||||
Headquarters | Bauerfield International Airport,Port Vila,Vanuatu | ||||||
Website | http://www.airvanuatu.com |
Air Vanuatu is an airline based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. It is the national airline operating to Australia, New Zealand and points in the South Pacific. Its main base is Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, with hubs at Brisbane Airport and Santo-Pekoa International Airport, Vanuatu.[1]
History
The airline was originally formed as New Hebrides Airways and changed its name in 1981 to Air Vanuatu, after independence from the UK and France in 1980. It has been fully owned by the Government of Vanuatu since December 1987. Vanair was acquired by Air Vanuatu in September 2004.[1] At one point, the airline used Boeing 727 jets.
Destinations
Air Vanuatu operates the following services (at March 2007): [1][2]
- International: Auckland, Brisbane, Honiara, Nadi, Nouméa and Sydney
- Domestic: Anatom, Aniwa, Craig Cove, Dillon's Bay, Émaé, Futuna, Gaua, Ipota, Lajmoli, Lamap, Lamen Bay, Longana, Lonorore, Maewo, Mota Lava, Norsup, Paama, Port Vila, Redcliffe, Sara, Sola, South West Bay, Tanna, Tongoa, Torres, Ulei, Valesdir, Walaha.
Fleet
The Air Vanuatu fleet consists of the following aircraft (at March 2007):[1]
Previously operated
At September 2006 the airline operated: [citation needed]
Livery
All white fuselage with the name Air Vanuatu in black, the airline's logo in red and a flag of Vanuatu. White tail with the airline's logo in red.
External links
References
- ^ a b c Flight International 27 March 2007