The country’s current population is too small to demand a bigger airport. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Moses Virivolomo made the statement following concerns raised by the public on the capacity of the current International Airports infrastructures.
The Honiara International Airport new departure terminal will be handed over on the 15th of March 2023. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Mr. Moses Virivolomo announced this at a media conference recently.
Solomon Airlines has kicked off 2023 with congratulations to pilot Lyndah Tito Owen, on her promotion from Dash 8 First Officer to Captain of the national carrier’s largest domestic aircraft.
Solomon Airlines has apologised for disruptions caused by an unexpected defect on their Airbus A320- 200 H4-SIB aircraft which impacted flights between Brisbane and Honiara on Wednesday, and will now delay today’s services IE701 from Brisbane to Honiara, and IE700 from Honiara to Brisbane.
Solomon Airlines kicked off the program for their 60th Anniversary celebrations this week by staging a two-day Aviation Fair at the airline’s Henderson headquarters. Peter Soqoilo, Solomon Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer officially launched the aviation expo. An address was also made by Mr.
Solomon Airlines will recommence flights to Santa Cruz Airport, Lata from 1 December, following runway restoration undertaken by the Solomon Islands Government.
Solomon Airlines will celebrate the airline’s 60th year next month with a program of festivities and celebrations and the introduction of a 60th Anniversary logo. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines Mr.
Solomon Airlines has confirmed plans to resume flight services to Lomlom airstrip in Temotu province via Kirakira in Makira-Ulawa province. A flight has been planned for this weekend.
Solomon Airlines will ramp up domestic operations across Solomon Islands from October following the return of the airline’s Dash-8 aircraft next month. The 36-seat Dash-8, Solomon Airlines’ largest domestic aircraft, has been offshore for an annual scheduled heavy maintenance check.
Solomon Airlines regrets to advise that due to risk associated with interrupted services caused by the local landowners dispute, the airline has suspended all flights to and from Manaoba indefinitely. The suspension is effective immediately including cancellation of today’s service.
Solomon Airlines and Nufuels Ltd, a New Zealand-based clean technology company, have signed a partnership to work together to support the clean-up of plastics and other environmentally harmful waste from the Solomon Islands environment and to support local communities in sustainable environmental…
A number of Solomon Airlines staff would be losing their jobs as the national flag carrier is facing a grim financial outlook forcing it to seek cost-cutting measures.
National carrier Solomon Airlines loses 50 percent of its annual monthly income following the domestic travel ban imposed as a result of community transmission of Covid-19 in the country.
Solomon Airlines has confirmed that following approval from the relevant Solomon Islands Government Oversight Committees, effective immediately, the airline can again start accepting passengers and taking bookings for flights between Honiara and the Provinces.
The national carrier has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Colin Sigimanu, Manager Commercial for Solomon Airlines, who passed away suddenly overnight, on 21st February 2022.
Solomon Airlines wishes to clarify the current airfreighting of Government and private cargo to the Solomon Islands Provinces under the arrangements supported by the Australian Government.
Solomon Airlines has confirmed the extension of its regular international schedule suspension until Saturday 2 July 2022 to provide a level of certainty to passengers in light of the current international COVID-19 environment.
The Honiara International Airport Improvement Project was designed to meet international standards. Gyros Consultant Company’s Civil Engineer, Tetsuya Ishikawa said in an interview with SIBC News.
Schedule flights for Lata in Temotu Province will go as normal despite the threat by disgruntled land owners to close the airport. This is according to Premier of Temotu Province Clay Forau Soalaoi in an interview with SIBC News today.
Solomon Airlines will operate fortnightly passenger flights from Honiara to Sydney starting on the 19th of this month. This came after Australia eased its border entry requirements by allowing its citizens and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated to return via Sydney without quarantine…
