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The national airline of Fiji,
Air Pacific is majority-owned by the Fijian
government. Based inNadi,
Air Pacific operates a fleet that includes B737, B767 and
B747 aircraft with a domestic and international network
covering the Pacific, North America, Asia, New
Zealand andAustralia. As
part of the carrier's restructuring, a rebranding to its
former name of Fiji Airways will be rolled over the next 18
months and will include a new livery for its
upcoming A330-200s in 2013. Capa Aviation.
In 1947, Katafaga Estates Limited was incorpored by
famed aviator Harold Gatty. In September 1951, the first
scheduled service of his Fiji-based air line, a twin
engined dragon biplane emblazoned with the worlds "Fiji
Airways" climbed into
the morning Suva skies on its maiden flight. Gatty's
company, Katafaga Estates had registered the name "Fiji
Airways" after applying for and being granted a
five-year exclusive airline operator's licence. 20 Years
later in 1971, the airline was renamed Air Pacific to
reflect a more regional airline following
investment by neighbouring countries including Tonga,
Nauru, Kirinbati and the Solomon Islands, alongside
Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.
In June 2013, the airline will reintroduce the name Fiji
Airways to reinforce its role as the proud airline of
Fiji. Offering its customers brand new Airbus 330-300
aircraft and warm friendly Fijian service, Fiji Airways
connects the islands of Fiji to the world and proudly
welcomes visitors to experience its island home.
Air Pacific Executive
Office
Tel: 6737440
Fax: 6720512
Email: doreen@airpacific.com.fj
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