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Solomon Airlines celebrates milestone as first local female Pilot commences Airbus A320 line training

Solomon Airlines is celebrating another significant milestone in its aviation history, with First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen becoming the airline’s first local female pilot to commence Airbus A320 line training.

24 Jul 2026

Immigration
Munda International Airport border management system now live
Munda International Airport in Western Province went live with the Solomon Islands Border Management System (BMS) on Friday, 3rd July 2026, becoming the country’s second international airport to process cross-border air passengers electronically.
9 Jul 2026
Airlines
New SOL AIR PNG service game changer for accelerating Solomon Islands’ Asian tourism prospects
Tourism Solomons has heavily praised Solomon Airlines’ decision to implement its inaugural weekly direct Honiara–Port Moresby service, describing the route as a pivotal step in fast‑tracking Asia-based tourism flow into the Solomon Islands.
7 Jul 2026
Santa Cruz Airport Terminal nears completion
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and with support from the World Bank, is pleased to announce that construction of the new Santa Cruz Airport Terminal has reached a significant milestone, with all major civil,…
3 Jul 2026
Progress Continues on Honiara and Munda Air Traffic Control Towers
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) at Honiara and Munda International Airports are progressing well under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2).
20 May 2026
Temotu Province
Santa Cruz New Terminal Building Reaches 70 Percent Completion
Construction progress on the Santa Cruz (Lata) New Terminal Building under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) has reached approximately 70 percent completion, marking important milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure in Temotu Province.
18 May 2026
Development
Vanikoro set for first airport as government pushes eastern expansion
By Agnes Menanopo The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) is planning to construct a new airport on Vanikoro Island in Temotu Province, which would become the easternmost airport in Solomon Islands.
6 May 2026
GNUT progresses Honiara International Runaway and Terminal Renovation Project
Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is progressing the Honiara International Airport Runaway Extension and Terminal maintenance and upgrade Project with a number of activities locked up leading up to middle of May where a contractor is expected to be identified.
19 Mar 2026
Regional Airport Asset Maintenance Initiative commences to strengthen Solomon Islands Aviation Safety and Resilience
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has officially commenced the Regional Airport Asset Maintenance consultancy under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank.
7 Mar 2026
Honiara Airport Rescue Fire Service Station nears completion
Construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport continues to advance steadily, with works now approximately 90 percent complete.
27 Feb 2026
Airlines
Solomon Airlines objects Qantas application to increase Brisbane-Honiara services
Solomon Airlines has objected to Qantas’ application to increase flights between Brisbane and Honiara from four to five services per week. This comes after Qantas applied to the International Air Services Commission (IASC) for approval to begin the additional service from March 29 this year.
18 Feb 2026
Santa Cruz airfield upgrade completed with terminal construction underway
The Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province has been completed, marking a major milestone in strengthening aviation safety, connectivity, and climate resilience in Solomon Islands.
6 Feb 2026
Infrastructure
Construction of new Air Traffic Control Towers commences at Honiara and Munda International Airports
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers at Honiara and Munda International Airports officially commenced, marking another significant milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2).
29 Jan 2026
Airlines
Solomon Airlines acknowledges SIRAP2 support during official aviation equipment handover
Solomon Airlines today acknowledged the continued partnership and support of the Solomon Islands Government and the World Bank as it officially received aviation equipment funded under the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP).
13 Jan 2026
Infrastructure
Superstructure works commence on Aviation Complex Building
Construction of the new Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport has reached a milestone, with superstructure works now underway. The Design and Build contract, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) and supported by the World Bank under the Second…
16 Dec 2025
Infrastructure
MCA signs contract for Regional Airport Asset Maintenance
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) signed a contract with the Joint Venture of Gyros Corporation and Pacific Consultants Co. Ltd to implement the Regional Airport Asset Maintenance under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2).
5 Dec 2025
Santa Cruz Airfield Upgrade Reaches Key Milestones Toward Completion
The Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province is advancing steadily toward completion, marking a step in improving connectivity, safety, and climate resilience of the Solomon Islands’ aviation sector.
10 Nov 2025
Infrastructure
Steady progress on Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) is pleased to announce steady progress on the construction of the Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport.
15 Sept 2025
Temotu Province
Santa Cruz Airfield runway Project achieves successful Phase 1 test flight
The Santa Cruz (Lata) Airfield Runway Pavement project, jointly led by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project 2 (SIRAP 2) support Team and the Egis (consultant), and constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company(CHEC), successfully completed the…
30 Aug 2025
Solomon Islands-Australia relations
UPGRADED EQUIPMENT IMPROVING AVIATION SAFETY FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS
The safety of international and domestic aviation in Solomon Islands has been significantly improved with Australian-funded runway clearing and weather observation equipment upgrades.
20 Aug 2025