What is Air Vanuatu?

Information about Air Vanuatu

Air Vanuatu
IATA
NF		ICAO
AVN		Callsign
AIR VAN
Founded1981
HubsBauerfield International Airport,Port Vila,Vanuatu
Focus citiesKingsford Smith International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Auckland Airport
Nadi International Airport
Frequent flyer programNone
Member loungeNone
AllianceNone
Fleet size3 (March 2006)
Destinations7 (3 Countries)
Parent companyAir Vanuatu
HeadquartersBauerfield International Airport,Port Vila,Vanuatu
Key people
Website: [1]


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): [2][3]
  • International: Auckland, Brisbane, 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.
Enlarge picture
The Air Vanuatu B737 waits at Bauerfield International Airport , Port Vila.

Fleet

The Air Vanuatu fleet consists of the following aircraft (at March 2007):[1]

Previously operated

At September 2006 the airline operated:

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

1. ^ Flight International 27 March 2007



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