Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam)

Asia Pacific Airlines is a cargo airline headquartered in Tamuning, Guam, United States. It operates cargo charter services from Guam and Honolulu. Its main base is Guam International Airport.[2]

This article is about a Guam airline. For other airlines with similar names, see Asia Pacific Airlines (disambiguation).
This airline is not to be confused with Asia Pacific Airline which has its hub in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea.
Asia Pacific Airlines
IATA ICAO Callsign
P9 MGE MAGELLAN
FoundedJune 5, 1998
Commenced operationsJune 3, 1999
AOC #I5PA400I[1]
Hubs
Focus citiesChuuck, Pohnpei, Majuro, Palau , Kwajalei, Pago Pago, Ontario (CA), Seattle, Spokane, Portland.
Fleet size4
Destinations12
Parent companyTan Holdings Corporation
HeadquartersTamuning, Guam, United States
Websitewww.asiapacificairlines.com

History

The airline was established on June 5, 1998, and started operations with the Boeing 727-200 on June 3, 1999. It was formed as Aero Micronesia, Inc.[2] and is an affiliate company of the Tan Holdings Corporation. The primary aspect of the airline's operation was transport for the US Postal Service, and other cargo, throughout Micronesia, as well as the importation of fresh high grade tuna for transshipment to worldwide fish markets.[3][4]

As of January 2015 the airline has begun the process of bringing the Boeing 757-200 into service as part of fleet modernization and expansion.[5]

In February 2023, the US Federal Aviation Administration suspended the operating authority of the airline, after they "failed to produce records showing that the two individuals who provide proficiency checks for company pilots were properly trained and qualified for the past two years," making any approvals of the airline's pilots invalid.[6] The grounding led to supply chain disruptions across Micronesia, particularly in the Marshall Islands, where the airline was the sole air cargo carrier. Mail disruptions and shortages of medical supplies were reported, leading to state of emergency being declared by President David Kabua.[7] The airline resumed operations on May 5, 2023.[8]

Destinations

Asia Pacific Airlines flies to the following destinations:[9]

Country City Airport Notes
 American SamoaPago PagoPago Pago International AirportFocus city
 GuamHagåtñaAntonio B. Won Pat International AirportHub
 Federated States of MicronesiaPohnpeiPohnpei International AirportFocus city
WenoChuuk International AirportFocus city
KosraeKosrae International AirportFocus city
YapYap International AirportFocus city
 Marshall IslandsKwajaleinBucholz Army AirfieldFocus city
MajuroMarshall Islands International AirportFocus city
 PalauKororRoman Tmetuchl International AirportFocus city
 United StatesGreensboro/High PointPiedmont Triad International Airport
HonoluluDaniel K. Inouye International AirportHub
OntarioOntario International AirportFocus city
PortlandPortland International AirportFocus city
SeattleKing County International AirportFocus city
SpokaneSpokane International AirportFocus city

Fleet

Current fleet
A former Asia Pacific Airlines Boeing 727-200F parked in Guam

The Asia Pacific Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of December 2021):[10][11]

Asia Pacific Airlines fleet
Aircraft In
service		 Orders Notes
Boeing 757-200PCF 3 —
Boeing 757-200PF 1 —
Total 4 —

Former fleet

The airline previously operated the following aircraft as of August 2016:[12]

Accidents and incidents

See also

References
  1. "Federal Aviation Administration - Airline Certificate Information - Detail View". av-info.faa.gov. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
  2. Flight International. March 27, 2007
  3. Randy Quimpo (23 April 2008). "NORPAC". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  4. Randy Quimpo (30 June 2014). "TUNA FOR CHINA ENG 20June2013 long version Q2 H 264 2100". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  5. "Guam's cargo operator Asia Pacific starts fleet renewal with B757". Ch-aviation.com. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  6. "FAA Statement on Aero Micronesia Inc". faa.gov. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  7. "State of emergency declared in Marshall Islands after US grounds Micronesian air freight operator". RNZ. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  8. "Asia Pacific Airlines mid-May 2023 Operations". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  9. "Network". Asiapacificairlines.com.
  10. "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World. October 2019: 15.
  11. "Asia Pacific Airlines Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  12. "Global Airline Guide 2016 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2016): 15.
  13. "Accident: Asia Pacific B727 at Guam on Feb 26th 2016, nose gear up landing". Retrieved February 27, 2016.
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