Fiji Link to complete Twin Otter upgrade in late 3Q18

Fiji Link (FJA, Nadi) has taken delivery of its maiden DHC-6-400 following the arrival of C-GUVT (msn 956) in Fiji earlier this weekend. The turboprop is one of three Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) ordered from Viking Air (VKN, Victoria Int'l) as part of the fleet renewal of its interisland subsidiary.

Along with the two aircraft, which are due in early 2018, the trio of -400s will collectively replace Fiji Link's existing fleet of three De Havilland Canada-manufactured DHC-6-300s which now average ...

Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has announced plans to acquire three DHC-6-400s from Viking Air (VKN, Victoria Int'l) as part of its fleet renewal plans for domestic unit, Fiji Link (FJA, Nadi). The agreement includes one optional aircraft of the type whose purchase will be decided in 2018.

In a statement, the Fijian national carrier said the three firm aircraft would arrive in October 2017 and early 2018 and would replace two of three existing DHC-6-300s that are now over 40 years old.

“This ...

Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) is set to resume commercial B737 flights out of Suva Nausori International Airport just over eight weeks after it withdrew the type from the airfield citing runway integrity concerns.

In a statement, Fiji Airways said it was satisfied with the remedial upgrade works performed but that several restrictions remained in place, notably during periods of inclement weather and high runway temperatures.

“We’re very relieved that the runway surface is now suitable again ...

Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has announced the suspension of B737-800 flights out of Suva Nausori International Airport until remedial runway upgrade works have been effected.

The carrier said it had based its decision on a report filed by consultants earlier this month. As it stands, the document has been forwarded to Airports Fiji Ltd. for review.

Fiji Airways uses the B737s to operate international flights from Suva to Auckland Int'l and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Until such time that runway ...