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Air Tahiti Nui seeks $82.9 million government loan to refurbish four Boeing 787-9 cabins

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French Polynesia’s government has proposed an XPF8.5 billion ($82.9 million) loan to Air Tahiti Nui for cabin refurbishments across the airline’s four Boeing 787-9s. The financing remains subject to approval by the territory’s assembly, linking the carrier’s product investment to public-sector support.

Discovered 2026-08-24T18:20:19.710137-07:00 | 2026-08-24T18:20:19.710137-07:00

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  • The proposed $82.9 million facility would fund cabin work across Air Tahiti Nui’s entire four-aircraft 787-9 fleet, making it a fleet-wide product investment rather than a single-aircraft upgrade.
  • The plan is contingent on approval by French Polynesia’s territorial assembly, highlighting the role of government financing in supporting the carrier’s fleet and passenger-experience strategy.
  • The retrofit represents a significant capital commitment for a small airline and could affect aircraft availability during the refurbishment program.

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