Air Marshall Islands And Nauru Airlines Collaborate To Support Regional Connectivity And Long-term Aviation Sustainability

Air Marshall Islands Inc (AMI) and Nauru Airlines (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening ties between the carriers, to enhance regional aviation resilience, improve connectivity and service quality, and strengthen technical and professional capacity shared between the airlines.

The MOU was signed today by Nauru Airlines Chairman Mr Charleston Deiye and Chairman of Air Marshall Islands Mr Bobby Muller during the 27th Micronesian Island Forum taking place at Majuro, capital of the Marshall Islands. Marshall Islands leaders are joined at the summit by counterparts from Kiribati, Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau.

In recognition of the unique operating requirements faced by Pacific Island carriers, the two airlines will work collaboratively to address distinct regional aviation challenges, including infrastructure
constraints, skilled workforce supply and the streamlining of network and flight operations to improve regional connectivity.

Plans ahead include a wide range of initiatives, including:

• Joint Pilot Cadetship Program – the joint establishment of a Pilot Cadetship Program incorporating rigorous training, structured mentorship, and professional development to produce a pilot workforce trained to operate in complex and remote Pacific environments.
• Joint Marketing and Promotion – the airlines will progressively implement inter-airline arrangements to enable Nauru Airlines Corporation to market, promote and sell Air Marshall Islands outer island services to destinations including Jaluit, Wotje, Kwajalein, Woja, Namdrik, Kili, Airok, Utrok, Likiep, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Bikini Atolls.
• Schedule Harmonisation – the airlines will pursue schedule harmonisation and network optimisation to facilitate convenient same-day connectivity between NAC and AMI services.
• General Sales Agent Representation – the airlines will each represent the other as the respective General Sales Agent for the sale of passenger air tickets within their home countries

Air Marshall Islands and Nauru Airlines will also coordinate on charter and ad hoc services, including capacity allocation and operational planning to meet regional demand. The airlines will also explore opportunities for to collaborate on Operational Control Centre assistance, including situational monitoring, communication support, and continuity planning.

The airlines have also signalled their intention to identify further opportunities for mutual skills development and institutional strengthening through technical cooperation and training initiatives.