| Airline: | Air Tuvalu |
| Fleet Size: | 1 |
| Destinations: | 3 |
| Parent: | Government of Tuvalu (100%) |
| Founded: | [1] |
| Ceased: | 2024 |
| Headquarters: | Funafuti, Tuvalu |
| Key People: | Christopher Langton |
| Hubs: | Funafuti International Airport |
| Num Employees: | 25 |
Air Tuvalu was a Tuvaluan airline that was meant to launch domestic flights within Tuvalu beginning in October 2023.
It was the first government owned airline in Tuvalu's history.[1] On May 11, 2023, a 16-seat Twin Otter T2-TV8 was delivered from Honolulu International Airport by CEO Christopher Langton and two co-pilots. After the delivery a ceremony was held on Friday to mark its arrival.[2] The airline was hoping to strengthen intra-island connection between Tuvalu's airports and improve reliable domestic air service. It was headquartered in Funafuti. Tuvalu's government announced restoration plans for its aviation infrastructure and once the outer lying island airstrips would be updated, those destinations would become operational.[3]
In October operations did not commence and no information was given regarding the delay of the airline's startup.[4] The website also stopped being maintained and was displaying a white screen.[5] At its peak the airline had 25 employees.[6] CAPA, of which Tuvalu is a member country, continues stating on its website that the airline was proposed, therefore not actually meant to launch.[7]
| Country | Village | Airport | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuvalu | Funafuti (Vaiaku) | Funafuti International Airport | Base | |
| Tuvalu | Lolua | Nanumea Airfield | Service Beginning October 2023 | |
| Tuvalu | Savave | Nukufetau Airfield | Service Beginning October 2023 |