ATR-72 Returns Back to Vanuatu

04 December 2020, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Air Vanuatu is pleased to announce that its ATR-72 aircraft has returned today Friday 04 December 2020 after undergoing extensive maintenance work over the last few months in Australia.

“I am confident that with the return of the aircraft back into our fleet, we will now have the additional capacity available for both Santo and Tanna to meet both passenger and cargo demand, as we move towards the festive season” said the Joseph Laloyer, Acting CEO of Air Vanuatu.

The ATR crew have completed their SIM training in Brisbane and have returned to begin their 14 days quarantine. Once they are released from quarantine, we will have a day set aside for familiarisation training for our cabin crew and pilots before commencing scheduled services.

Air Vanuatu we will continue to operate the Boeing 737-800 - 3x times per week to and from Santo until the ATR commences operations.

Customers wishing to book are encouraged to plan ahead and contact our Sales Office or Call Centre.

Our Call Centre is open Monday to Friday 0730 to 1530 and Saturdays & Sundays 0800 to 1400.

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