Palau Micronesia Air Explained

Airline:Palau Micronesia Air
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Founded:September 2002
Ceased:23 December 2004
Fleet Size:See Fleet below
Destinations:See Services below -->
Headquarters:Palau

Palau Micronesia Air was an airline based in Palau. It operated services under the Air New Zealand air operators certificate. It suspended operations in December 2004.[1]

History

The airline was established in September 2002.[1] In October 2003 Air New Zealand reached an understanding with Palau Micronesia Air committing to provide a range of support services for the new company, including operating its aircraft under the Air New Zealand air operators certificate.[2] Operations started on 5 August 2004. It suspended operations on 23 December 2004, attributing it to high costs and under-performing sales.[1]

Services

It served Palau, Guam, Saipan, Micronesia, Australia and the Philippines. It was the first airline to provide direct service between Palau and Australia.

Notes and References

  1. [Flight International]
  2. http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/aboutus/mediacentre/pressreleases_2003/airnz_supports_startup_airline_pmr.htm Air New Zealand