PRESS RELEASE – Statement on Aviation Safety and Licence Non-Renewal
Suva – 23 November 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) has confirmed that a domestic airline’s Aircraft Maintenance Organisation Certificate, issued under the Air Navigation Regulations Part 145C which expired on midnight 22nd November 2025, has not been renewed. This decision follows a comprehensive regulatory assessment in which CAAF identified significant and recurring safety non-compliances by the Operator.
The Fijian Government emphasises that the safety of Fiji’s travelling public remains our highest priority and cannot be compromised under any circumstances. Aviation is fundamental to Fiji’s connectivity, the resilience of our tourism industry, and the confidence of the many students and families who invest in aviation training. Maintaining a credible, safe, and internationally respected aviation system is essential to Fiji’s long-term economic health and global standing.
We acknowledge that the non-renewal of this certificate will have flow-on effects for maintenance activities, training programmes, and associated operations. These impacts are recognised. However, no operational or commercial consideration can override the requirement to meet safety standards set out in Fiji’s aviation laws.
CAAF’s determination has been made independently, in strict accordance with its statutory mandate, and reflects its obligation to act on evidence, uphold the law, and ensure the protection of passengers, pilot trainees, and the wider public. Ensuring full compliance is central to sustaining public trust and maintaining Fiji’s reputation as a safe and reliable aviation environment.
CAAF has confirmed that it remains open to receiving a comprehensive, verifiable corrective action plan from the organisation concerned. Any future consideration of a licence will depend entirely on whether all identified deficiencies are fully resolved, independently validated, and demonstrated to comply with the regulatory framework.
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation respects the legal independence of the aviation regulator and will not intervene in operational safety decisions that are grounded in established regulatory processes. We will continue to work closely with CAAF and relevant stakeholders to support appropriate interim arrangements that prioritise safety while minimising disruption where practicable. Our focus remains on maintaining sector stability, supporting training continuity, and safeguarding confidence within the tourism industry, the aviation sector, and the wider economy.
This decision is firmly grounded in the interests of public safety, and we will proceed on that basis.
ENDS