People using drones in the country must apply for permit and certification from the Civil Aviation department, Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation.
The country’s second international airport, the Munda airport in New Georgia, Western Province, is nearing completion. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation Moses Virivolomo said his ministry is making progress in its work to meet all requirements prior to the project…
Solomon Airlines has re-opened all services to Santa Cruz, Temotu Province. Citing land dispute issues as the reason for the initial suspension, an airline spokesman said the national carrier’s service had resumed. The suspension started earlier this month and lasted for about two weeks.
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.
For an individual to hold the country at ransom is a very serious matter, says former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena. Senior citizen, Sir Waena made the comments in light of revelations that Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines, Ron Sumsum has decided to ground all our Airline flights…
Incidents of high-powered laser lights flashed on aircraft arriving and departing Henderson Airport at night is on the rise – a potentially risky practice. Police reports say the incidents occur immediately after take-offs and before transitional flights.
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation has called on all current Provincial Airport Contractors to continue with their temporary contract engagement for brushing and cleaning of all airports till the end of July this year.
A Vanuatu delegation has visited Honiara for a meeting with their Solomon Islands counterpart regarding a review and renewed agreement for a new Air Service Agreement (ASA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries.
The reopening of Avu’avu airstrip on the Weather Coast of Guadalcanal is among top priority needs for the surrounding communities. Concerned Haimarao resident Dominic Alebua says the Weather Coast people are in dire need to see Solomon Airline resume flight services to Avu’avu airstrip. Mr.
The Solomon Airlines has announced its business plan to venture into its next platform. Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Ron Sumsum made the announcement at the closing of the ‘Solomon Airlines – Next Platform’ sales and marketing conference at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara recently.
Solomon Airlines announces it will commence operation of a new direct Honiara-Nadi service effective from November, subject to government approval. The national carrier will utilise its flagship Airbus A320 on the route is scheduled to operate ex-Honiara on Wednesdays and ex-Nadi on Thursdays.
The Solomon Airlines has advised, its Dash 8 aircraft has been taken out of service temporarily from today. A statement from the Airlines says this is part of a scheduled maintenance program.
Three Solomon Airlines engineers have become the first of the national carrier’s engineering team to attain their Dash 8 aircraft license ratings. A statement from the Solomon Airlines said Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Captain Ron Sumsum made the milestone achievement in his recent…
Solomon Airlines has congratulated Captains Cornelius Vonseu and Steven Aumanu following the successful completion of both pilot’s Instructional Techniques Course via the assistance of Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI) Instructor, Captain Gerard Rea.
The Gwaunaru’u airport in Malaita Province will temporarily open this Friday. A government statement said this is to enable Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to attend the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day Anniversary in Auki.
A Malaita man has called on the Solomon Airlines to speed up the resumption of flights to Gwaunaru’u airport in Malaita province since the airport reopens its Malaita Service.
A partnership agreement between Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu airlines is now in force. Solomon Airlines Commercial Services Manager Gus Kraus says the agreement is the realisation of several years of negotiations and will provide an alternative route into Asia for Melanesian…
Solomon Airlines Dash 8 aircraft has been temporarily taken out of service as part of its planned maintenance with a down time from today till Tuesday 9th June.
The Prime Minister’s Office has announced that Gwaunaru’u Airport on Malaita Province will reopen soon. A government statement says this follows successful negotiations with landowning groups of the airport – the Fulisisila Birankwao and Toloabu Rofa tribes and representatives of communities living…
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation will publish short-listed contractors to develop the second phase of the Munda International Airport in Western Province next month.
