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| Commenced operations | 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubs | Funafuti | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | None (unknown) | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Destinations | None | ||||||
| Parent company | Government of Tuvalu (100%) | ||||||
| Employees | 25 | ||||||
| Website | http://airtuvalu.net/index.html | ||||||
Air Tuvalu is the flag carrier[1] of Tuvalu, a small island nation in Oceania. It currently has 25 employees[2] and will start operating flights in October of 2023.[3]
Destinations edit
Air Tuvalu is not yet operating flights to any destinations. Its only aircraft is undergoing maintenance in Fiji and airstrips in Tuvalu are being maintained. It will be able to operate in October of 2023.[4]
Fleet edit
Since the 11th of May 2023 Tuvalu has not obtained more than one aircraft[5] shown below.
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers (B/E) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Canada Twin Otter T2-TV8 | 1 | — | 16[6] | Tuvalu's first aircraft landed on the Funafuti
International Airport on the 11th of May, 2023. |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
References edit
- ^ "Air Tuvalu". airtuvalu.net. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "On one of the slides you can count the number of employees".
- ^ "Air Tuvalu aircraft arrives". RNZ. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Air Tuvalu aircraft arrives". RNZ. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
- ^ "Air Tuvalu aircraft arrives". RNZ. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
- ^ "Air Tuvalu aircraft arrives". RNZ. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
External links edit
Official website (written in English)