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Aviation Industry has a long way to go says Minister

June 24, 2019 12:45 pm

Civil Aviation Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum states there is still a lot more to achieve in the sector.

Speaking to FBC News, Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji Airways continues to punch above its weight however there needs to be more coordination from other stakeholders.

More development plans are in place for Fiji Airways as government continues to develop the aviation industry to meet world class standards.

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With a four star rating to its name, Sayed-Khaiyum says the national airline is adamant they will continue to grow with more opportunities in the world market.

“We’ve got a lot more to achieve, it has also been an exciting period, and we’ve got the A350’s coming online in November and December this years which gives a lot of capacity and capability.”

The Civil Aviation Minister says Fiji Airways is in a good space now and they can expand into various new markets given the growth it has experienced in the previous years.