The tendering process for upgrades to Santa Cruz Airfield runway pavement in Temotu Province concluded and the successful bidder is expected to mobilize upon satisfying the various conditions of the contract requirements.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka has signed a revised Air Services Agreement (ASA) with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Hon. Winston Peters in Honiara yesterday.
Seghe in Marovo Lagoon came alive this morning- 02nd July 2024- as people from nearby and afar villages came together to celebrate the opening of the newly upgraded Seghe all-weather air strip.
The Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) has begun the tender process for the design and construction of a new aviation complex building at the Honiara Airport.
Solomon Airlines launched its 2024-2028 strategic plan on Friday 20 January 2024. The Strategic Plan titled ‘Navigating Excellence’ provides a clear direction to where the national air carrier wants to position itself in the future.
On 17 October, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare joined the High Commissioners of New Zealand and Australia for a groundbreaking ceremony in Seghe to mark the start of upgrade works at the Seghe Airfield. The Minister of Communications and Aviation Hon.
Flights IE 716 and IE 717 will be inked down in history as the first flight to grace the official unveiling of the country’s only second international airport in Munda, Western Province. The flight took off from Honiara international airport at around 9am and arrived at Munda around 9:36 am.
Upgrades to the 2,100-meter-long runway at Munda International Airport were completed on Friday 25th of August 2023. The upgrades were implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) under the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) that is supported by the World Bank.
Senior officials from Solomon Islands and New Zealand successfully concluded their two-day negotiations to renew the Air Service Agreement (ASA) between the two countries. The new Air Service Agreement will replace its predecessor agreement, that was signed in Honiara on 30 May of 1990.
The Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), implemented by the Solomon Islands Government, with support from the World Bank, is set to begin upgrades for the Honiara International Airport runway.
Munda is now better connected to the country and the rest of the world through the government run, World Bank supported Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP).
Solomon Airlines is looking to secure a second aircraft. Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Gus Kraus told the local media they are currently awaiting the government’s approval to get the second aircraft.
Travelers departing the country will now be using the new international departure terminal. The terminal opened its doors to the public on Monday this week, following its official handover last month. Terminal Operation Supervisor, Eleanor Meli confirmed this to SIBC in an interview today.
The government today took delivery of the new international terminal thanks to the government and people of Japan. The new terminal was smaller than the old one but cleaner and less complicated to identify important areas such as the security screening area, the immigration section and the…
Solomon Airlines assures its passengers that its largest aircraft, the AIRBUS A320 is safe to travel in. The airlines made the assurance following concerns raised over the safety of the aircraft. Concerns raised were that oxygen masks are falling, seats are not fixed including undercarriage noises.
Upgrade work on the Choiseul Bay Airfield is set to commence after a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of the work was held today at Taro. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, Minister of Finance and Treasury Harry Kuma, Minister for Communications and Aviation…
National flag carrier Solomon Airlines today announced that its largest domestic aircraft Dash 8 will be returning to the country despite costing the airline millions of dollars in repair.
The Japanese government will inject additional 22.7 million Solomon dollars to support its ongoing Solomon Islands Airport Upgrade project. This is in addition to its ongoing upgrade project worth more than 3-hundred million Solomon dollars.
The National Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation has launched its historic ‘Outreach Radio Program’ today in Honiara. Director of Communication, Ministry of Communication and Aviation Mr.
The Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Shigeru Toyama has announced the Honiara International Airport upgrading project will begin February next year. Ambassador Toyama announced during last week’s celebration to mark the 85th birthday of Japan’s Emperor.
