July 9, 2026. FRENCH POLYNESIA
BEA to probe unplanned Air Tahiti ATR42 engine shutdown
France's BEA has opened a serious incident investigation after an Air Tahiti ATR42-600 suffered a low fuel warning during a flight from Bora Bora to Papeete and an unplanned engine shut down after landing earlier this week.
JULY 9, 2026. KIRIBATI / AUSTRALIA
Australian operator ferries in E190-E2 for Air Kiribati
Australian Corporate Jet Centres has ferried an E190-E2 to Australia on behalf of the Kiribati Government. The aircraft is expected to be support Air Kiribati's long-delayed jet ambitions, including establishing direct services to Brisbane and Auckland.
JULY 8, 2026. AUSTRALIA
Newcastle Williamtown Airport eyes return of Auckland flights
Newcastle Williamtown Airport is renewing its push for nonstop flights to Auckland, seven years after Virgin Australia ended its flights on the route. The airport argues upgraded facilities and strong travel demand support a trans-Tasman comeback.
JULY 7, 2026. PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PNG Air ends DHC-8-100 ops, all remaining Dash-8s sold
PNG Air has retired its final DHC-8-100 aircraft, completing its transition to an all-ATR fleet and ending more than a decade of Dash-8 operations across Papua New Guinea. The airline says the move will simplify operations, improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
JULY 7, 2026. NEW CALEDONIA
New Caledonia’s Air Oceania eyes new aircraft to aid growth
Air Oceania hopes to acquire two more aircraft to help grow its network around New Caledonia. The plan comes as ongoing airport blockades continue to disrupt Air Calédonie, creating strong demand for alternative inter-island services.
JULY 6, 2026. AUSTRALIA
Nauru Airlines drops two North Pacific Connector sectors
Nauru Airlines has dropped the Majuro – Pohnpei and Pohnpei – Koror sectors from its Australian Government-backed North Pacific Connector service. The flights now terminate at Majuro.
JULY 6, 2026. NEW ZEALAND
Air New Zealand returns last grounded B787-9 to service
Air New Zealand has returned its last grounded B787-9 to service after almost a year in storage, while nine of its fourteen Dreamliners have now completed cabin refurbishments, helping ease a capacity crunch at the airline.
JULY 1, 2026. AUSTRALIA
ATSB finds Avalon Airshow pilot exited manoeuvre too low
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has completed its investigation into an air display accident at the Avalon Airshow earlier this year. The agency concluded that the aircraft, which was performing a triple avalanche manoeuvre, was too low when it exited the complex aerobatic sequence.
JULY 1, 2026. GUAM
Guam Airport seeks $17.7mn government bailout
Guam’s A.B. Won Pat International Airport is seeking a USD17.7 million government bailout as declining visitor numbers and reduced airline capacity erode revenue. But airport officials say raising airline fees would further undermine tourism, while legislators remain divided over providing additional financial support.
July 2026 Aircraft Movements
JUNE 30, 2026. NEW ZEALAND
Boeing delays push Air New Zealand B787 deliveries back
Air New Zealand’s first two new B787-9 deliveries have slipped into the 2027 financial year due to manufacturing delays. The airline says the setback comes as its fleet availability improves following the return of most aircraft grounded by long-running engine issues, giving it greater flexibility.
JUNE 30, 2026. AUSTRALIA
Qatar Airways locks in Canberra restart date
Qatar Airways will resume Canberra flights on December 8, initially flying four times a week via Melbourne before increasing to daily services in March 2027. The routing allows the airline to expand its Australian network while remaining within bilateral limits.