Air Vanuatu aircraft

Permanent Secretary of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Communication & Civil Aviation Moses Virovolomo confirmed to Solomon Star it was just an emergency flight for safety purposes.  

Virovolomo said the jet will be here for about three days as soon as the weather permits before its return.

In a statement issued by Vanuatu Airline, the aircraft departed Port Vila at 12pm following the guidance and approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV) and the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office.

We are delighted to deliver ALC's first 737 NG aircraft to Air Vanuatu, a new customer for ALC as of July 2015 when the placement of this aircraft was first announced," said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Air Lease Corporation. "The new 737 NG offers significant improvements in fuel efficiency and passenger experience, making it the perfect match for Air Vanuatu as they renew and enhance their fleet."