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Vanuatu says Air Vanuatu must end reliance on state aid as restructuring proceeds

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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Johnny Koanapo told parliament on Nov. 9 that Air Vanuatu should stop relying on government financial assistance as it restructures, according to the Vanuatu Daily Post. The statement signals pressure to make the carrier financially self-sustaining, though the report provides no timeline or details of the restructuring.

Discovered 2026-11-12T17:34:57.497264-08:00 | 2026-11-12T17:34:57.497264-08:00

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  • Ending state support would make Air Vanuatu’s restructuring dependent on reducing losses and securing a sustainable operating model; the report gives no specific measures or timetable.
  • The government’s position creates uncertainty around the carrier’s ability to fund operations and maintain its role in Vanuatu’s air links.

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