The Ministry of Civil Aviation has appointed Captain Norman Walding to lead the investigation into the incident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter.

A 39-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Sigatoka on Friday.

A steady increase in demand for skilled aviation professionals across Fiji has prompted a renewed focus on specialized training as the sector grows alongside tourism and regional connectivity.

Civil servants serving in some of Fiji’s most remote rural and maritime areas are still relying on public transport to reach communities highlighting major gaps in service delivery.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service convened a high-level consultation with key fuel suppliers and public transport operators last week to develop coordinated solutions aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel costs on the Fijian economy.

Fiji Airways today announced the temporary suspension of four flights.

A week-long joint surveillance operation has uncovered widespread food safety breaches across restaurants in the Nausori-Nasinu corridor and Lami, prompting calls for tougher penalties and stricter enforcement.

Tourism Fiji China has secured two major corporate incentive groups, including food and agriculture leader Snow Valley, which selected Fiji to reward its top sales performers.

The third Fiji Tourism Convention has adopted key resolutions to drive the sector’s next phase of growth. Government and industry committed to stronger coordination, better use of data and more inclusive development.

Fiji will modernize aviation laws after gaps in safety oversight and legislation were highlighted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

The Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025 applies only to commercial tourism and climate-related projects, with fishing activities excluded from the proposed law.

Canadian Visa processing for Fijians will continue in Australia.