In an environment that has seen many other Pacific airlines struggle, President David Adeang has committed to ensuring Nauru Airlines will continue to drive local jobs, increase trade and expand international connectivity for Nauruans.
A new Memorandum of Understanding between Nauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands, as well as recent new route announcements to Suva and the Philippines, are examples not only of aviation success but of national prosperity, according to the president.
“Nauru Airlines is synonymous with Nauru’s national identity and our place in the world, and it sets us apart in the Oceania Pacific region,” he said.
“No one should underestimate the challenges of running an airline, particularly for a nation the size of Nauru, and neither should we take its success for granted.
He reminded Nauruans that success doesn’t come by accident.
“Our government has made the right financial and governance decisions that has ensured the airline’s expansion and prosperity for future generations.
Nauru Airlines is the only Pacific airline that holds an Australian Air Operator’s Certificate and is certified and regulated by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which means its maintenance and operations are conducted to the highest aviation standards, following both Boeing specifications and CASA regulations.
“While this comes at a considerable cost for us, the safety of Nauruans when travelling on Nauru Airlines is paramount and won’t be compromised,” the president said.
He also praised Minister for Nauru Airlines Asterio Appi, Chairman Charleston Deiye and Interim CEO Robert Eoe, for their “strong leadership and forward thinking”, noting that the airline now operates a fleet of 7 x Boeing 737 aircraft including three which are dedicated to freight operations.
“Life on Nauru would be completely different without a national airline and we are determined to continue to lead regional aviation.”
President Adeang said that in his first term as president, his government has not only prioritised the sound financial management of state assets like the airline, but has embraced innovation and future prosperity.
“The Nauru Trust Fund, the Security Treaty with Australia, the Economic Partnership with People’s Republic of China, the continued advancement of deep-sea mining, the Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, and the new crypto legislation are all part of our path towards continued economic growth and future prosperity,” he said.
“However, the innovative advances our government has made are just the start.”
The president has previously declared that while the UN rates Nauru as the most vulnerable nation in the Pacific, the Adeang Government refuses to be a victim and chooses instead to pursue positive and innovative solutions.
We choose a vision of a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come, achieved through careful planning, strong partnerships, and unwavering determination.