Fiji Airways newest aircraft, Island of Rotuma, has arrived in Nadi.

The A330-300 was flown home with President Major General Jioji Konrote on board – while his son is the pilot who flew the aircraft from Hong Kong to Nadi.

The largest of the Fiji Airways fleet was met at the Nadi International Airport by the people of Rotuma with a traditional welcoming ceremony.

The aircraft has a capacity for 289 passengers in economy class and 24 business class passengers.

The leased Airbus A330-300 is expected to enter service next month after clearing local civil aviation requirements.