Air Tuvalu
Air Tuvalu, is a Tuvaluan airline that is launching domestic flights within Tuvalu beginning in October 2023. It is the first government owned airline in Tuvalu's history.[1] On May 11, 2023, a 16-seat Twin Otter T2-TV8 was delivered from Honolulu International Airport[2] by CEO Christopher Langton and two co-pilots. The airline hopes to strengthen intra-island connection between Tuvalu's airports and improve reliable domestic air service. The airline will be headquartered in Funafuti. Tuvalu's government announced restoration plans for its aviation infrastructure and once the outer lying island airstrips are updated, those destinations will become operational.[3]
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| Founded | 2023[1] |
|---|---|
| Hubs | Funafuti International Airport |
| Fleet size | 1 |
| Destinations | 3 |
| Headquarters | Funafuti, Tuvalu |
| Key people | Christopher Langton |
| Website | airtuvalu |
Fleet
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | V | Total | ||||
| Twin Otter T2-TV8 | 1 | — | 16 | Total Fleet: 1 | ||
Destinations
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | Funafuti | Funafuti International Airport | Base |
| Tuvalu | Nanumea | Nanumea Airfield | Service Beginning October 2023 |
| Tuvalu | Nukufetau | Nukufetau Airfield | Service Beginning October 2023 |
References
- "Air Tuvalu aircraft arrives". RNZ. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- "First Tuvalu Government-Owned Aircraft Lands At Funafuti International Airport". Simple Flying. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- "Tuvalu to receive US$23million to enhance its international airport and runway". PINA. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
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