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International airline of New Caledonia was established in 1983. It operated its first flight on Decembre 3rd 1983 Melbourne-Nouméa. Airline received its first aircraft next year a Caravelle called "Marina". Since 1987 airline operated public service flights to Wallis and Futuna Islands using DHC-6 Twin-Otters. Since 1996 Aircalin is a member of IATA. In 2000 airline operated its first long-haul flight when it inaugurated Osaka service using Airbus A310. Company is owned by Caisse d'Epargne Group and other minority interests, including the government of New Caledonia and its employees. Aircalin operates scheduled flights to Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Brisbane, Sydney, Papeete, Nadi, Wallis Island, Vila and Futuna. Airline codeshare with Air France on Noumea to Paris route.

founded - demised (age)

1983 - present  (42years)

headquarters

8 Rue Frederic Surleau, Noumea

web

www.aircalin.com

base airports

NWWW La Tontouta Noumea

related operators

Air France