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Mission Statement

AIR TAHITI is a private French Polynesia company which has been given a mission of public service. The company is an engine for the economic and social development of the archipelagoes and a leader in the development of tourism to Tahiti and her islands. » (…)

AIR TAHITI’ s mission is to constantly improve the rates and the quality of services offered to clients in airline related fields in French Polynesia.

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History

The history of aviation in Polynesia began in 1943 with the construction of the first airport, in Bora Bora, by the American army. From 1958, the transportation of passengers was performed by the RAI (Inter-island Airline Network). The voyage from Tahiti to Bora Bora was made in Catalina and Bermuda hydroplanes. Year 1961 marked the opening of the Tahiti-Faa’a airport and the beginning of inter-island commercial traffic. The then named "Air Polynesie" served 6 destinations in 1970 and 11 in 1972. The name Air Tahiti appeared in 1986 when UTA sold its shares in Air Polynesie to local shareholders. In January 1987, the ATR aircraft replaced the Fokkers and more and more islands with modernized, accessible runways were added to the network.

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Air Tahiti in the 90s

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Filials and participation en % :

AIR TAHITI is a Ltd., limited company, with a capital of 2,760,000,000 F XPF.

AIR TAHITI exercises its domestic transportation activity within the framework of the "Convention for the harmonious development of inter-island air services", signed with the French Polynesian government in 1986 and valid until 2010. It defines a minimum service program to all and especially the most remote islands.

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