Palau Micronesia Air

Palau Micronesia Air
Palau Micronesia Air Boeing 737 at Auckland Airport, January 2005
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FoundedSeptember 2002
Ceased operations23 December 2004
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HeadquartersPalau

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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c Flight International 12–18 April 2005
  2. ^ Air New Zealand 7 November 2003