aviation
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Fiji Bets on Stopovers to Turn Transit Passengers into Short-Stay Visitors at Nadi
Fiji is piloting a plan to turn transit travellers into short-stay visitors, aiming to ease hotel shortages and unlock new tourism revenue. From potential tax incentives to smoother logistics and a broader air network, authorities are weighing how a brief stopover could reshape the destination’s tourism.
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Fiji Airports defends 2024 executive and board pay rise as leadership returns post‑COVID
Fiji Airports says 2024 pay figures reflect a return to normal after COVID disruptions, not an abnormal jump. With a rebuilt leadership team in place, the numbers are framed as restored capacity to manage Fiji’s airport network as travel rebounds.
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Pacific Tourism with Higher Fares and Longer Flights
Analysts warn that global tensions could quietly reshuffle travel in the Pacific, pushing up fuel costs and stretching flight routes. With accessibility and budgets tightening, the region’s tourism rebound may face sharper headwinds than expected.
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Fiji Airways braces for jet-fuel spike, weighing cost measures as tourism rebound picks up
Fiji Airways is bracing for a sharp rise in jet fuel costs amid global tensions, weighing quick-cost measures while aiming to capitalise on a surge in tourism interest. The carrier faces a delicate balance between protecting margins and preserving schedules as Fiji’s appeal to visitors grows.
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Fiji aviation sector unites on International Women’s Day to boost women’s careers and leadership pathways
International Women’s Day sparked a rare cross‑company show of solidarity in Fiji’s aviation sector as about 70 women push for clearer career pathways and practical steps toward gender balance. The day blended discussion, mentoring and a symbolic walk to turn dialogue into tangible change for roles from pilots to senior leaders.
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Nadi Hosts Pacific Regional Workshop to Strengthen Airport Resilience Under ICAO Annex 14
Pacific aviation leaders gather to map resilient, standards-aligned aerodromes that keep island nations connected even in crises. A hands-on workshop in Nadi dives into practical steps—from runway safety to emergency readiness—shaping how small airports adapt to climate challenges and growing demand.
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Fiji Hosts First ACI-ICAO Annex 14 Regional Workshop to Strengthen Aerodrome Safety Across the Pacific
Fiji hosts a landmark regional training event that could reshape airport safety across the Pacific. With hands-on sessions for dozens of aviation professionals, the program aims to raise standards in aerodrome design, operations, and maintenance—helping island communities keep the skies safer and travel smoother.
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Ambae eruption stays localized as ash declines and gas persists; aviation warning remains local in Vanuatu
Ambae’s Lake Voui activity has eased somewhat, but the aviation alert remains and a strict exclusion zone around the vent is still in effect. Ash wanes while gas output and tremor persist, a reminder that conditions can shift quickly, especially with heavy rains raising the risk of lahars and ashfall downwind.
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Fiji monitors labour market risk as global flight disruptions and rising fuel costs hit tourism
Fiji is keeping a close watch as global travel disruptions and rising fuel costs from the Middle East crisis threaten its tourism-driven economy. Officials warn the ripple effects could touch hospitality jobs and overseas labour programs, prompting careful monitoring and prepared responses.
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Fiji warns parents: pilot training can cost near $100,000 amid scarce scholarships and uncertain job prospects
Fiji’s civil aviation minister warns that chasing a pilot’s dream can come with a steep price—training costs can approach $100,000 and scholarships are limited in a tight aviation market. He urges families to plan carefully and consider broader aviation careers, highlighting the realities of funding and job prospects before committing.