Lata airport in Temotu Province will face indefinite closure as of tomorrow as people who claimed to be landowners of the land where the airport is located are demanding $81 million from the government.
The Iumi Tugeda Holiday initiative is gaining momentum with packages being sold out to the Public Service for a particular resort in East Guadalcanal. Solomon Airlines Commercial Manager Collin Sigimanu told journalists in a media conference yesterday.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country would reopen its borders if it reaches 80 to 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination coverage. The Prime Minister made the statement in his nation wide address yesterday saying the country cannot afford to stay locked up forever.
The Solomon Airlines “Iumi Tugeda Holiday” initiative has positive results with an increased number of domestic travelers since its launching in February this year. Solomon Airlines Commercial Manager Collin Sigimanu said during the airline’s chairman media briefing yesterday.
The Domestic Tourism Bubble (DTB) Policy or Iumi Tugeda Holiday packages have been finally launched in line with the “Tourism in Focus 2021″ under the theme “Re-define, Re-adjust and Re-align.” Speaking during the launching today, Minister for Culture and Tourism Bartholomew Parapolo said, the…
Land parcels around the Henderson Airport area are currently being processed for the airport’s development. Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shanell Angovaka revealed that his ministry has filed an application to the ministry of lands to return surrounding plots of land around the…
The Solomon Airlines has operated a cargo flight between Auckland, New Zealand, and Port Moresby on Monday this week. The National Carrier confirmed yesterday after getting approval from Governments of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
The $20 million dollar stimulus package to Solomon Airlines might not keep the State-Owned Enterprise operational up to the early next year. That is if the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country and international travel restrictions remain unchanged.
Solomon Airlines will take a special repatriation flight from Brisbane to Honiara, Tuesday next week. The national carrier confirmed in its statement yesterday and said, this will enable our stranded citizens abroad to return home.
Solomon Airlines has today made its last commercial flight to Brisbane, Australia, prior to a temporary close. Australian High Commission in Honiara has issued that notice today, advising Australians in the Solomon Islands to book seats as today is the last commercial flight to Brisbane.
Our national carrier-Solomon Airlines has today reduced its weekly flights between Honiara and Brisbane, Australia. It says its existing 10 weekly flights for the route are scaled down to six.
The new Airbus A320 ‘Spirit of Solomons’ H4-SIB has arrived this afternoon in Honiara. Minister o Finance Harry Kuma and Permanent Secretary’ of the Ministry of communication and aviation Moses Virivolomo officiated the arrival.
International arrivals into the country has reached 14,648 in total for 2018 second quarter making an upturn of 26.4 per cent growth says the National Statistics Office.
The national government is planning on putting all airports in the country under commercial management by the end of this year. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela during his press conference after his return from Australia and New Zealand last week.
Civil Aviation of Solomon Islands has issued a strong warning to any offender convicted of committing the use of high powered laser pointers against any operating aircraft in the country.
Solomon Airlines newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Brett Gerbers has spelled out priority areas in the State Owned Enterprise needing immediate attention.
The Solomon Airlines is optimistic it will soon re-launch the Honiara Sydney route. An Airlines’ insider who requested anonymity confirms to SIBC News last night.
Former Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Alfred Sasako has appealed to the Atoifi landowners to allow Solomon Airlines to resume its scheduled services to Atoifi, saying the disruption to flights is a major concern.
The Chairman of the Board of Solomon Airlines Limited, Austin Holmes has today announced the termination of Solomon Airlines, CEO, Ron Sumsum with immediate effect. Announcing the news to the executive management team at the airline’s Henderson Airport head offices, Mr.
Solomon Airlines has announced its Dash 8 aircraft resumes full domestic service as of last Friday. The aircraft, also known as the ‘Megapode’, had been undergoing its heavy C-Check maintenance program under contract with Hawker Pacific based in Cairns, Queensland.
