Fiji Airways Retires DQ-FJF

Fiji Airways has retired its lone 737-7X2, DQ-FJF "Island of Koro" (c/n 28878, l/n 96). This 737 was quite the frequent visitor to HNL as Fiji Airways (and previously Air Pacific) used it on the NAN-CXI-HNL, and the NAN-APW-HNL routes. It's making its retirement / lease return flight from NAN to MME [Teeside International Airport, Darlington, UK], via HNL, LAX, and BGR as FJI2002. Fiji Airways had a retirement event that they posted on their Instagram page.

DQ-FJF was delivered to Air Pacific in September 1998, named "Island of Koro". It remained in the fleet when the airline was rebranded as Fiji Airways. In September 2017, FJF was sold to Willis Lease, and leased back. It was withdrawn from service earlier this month.

Fiji Airways Name Change Official

Beginning today, Fiji Airways becomes the official name and branding of the Fijian carrier. The Air Pacific name and branding is retired. Their A330-243s and a couple of their 737NGs have already received the new livery, and the remaining aircraft will be repainted.

Further information in this Fiji Airways press release.

Fiji Airways DQ-FJG

Fiji's flagship airline, Air Pacific will re-launch as Fiji Airways starting in June 2013 to coincide with the delivery of three new A330-243s. Air Pacific's fleet of 737s have begun to receive the new livery.

Seen above is a freshly painted 737-8X2, DQ-FJG (c/n 29968, l/n 275) departing as FJI823 to Cassidy International (PLCH/CXI), Kiritimati (Christmas Island).

Air Pacific Re-Brands To Fiji Airways

Today, Air Pacific revealed their re-branded look and name as Fiji Airways, as they welcome their three new A330-200s, and a 737-800. Fiji Airways was actually the original name when the airline started in 1951. The existing fleet will be re-painted to the new brand as well. 

More information in this Airliners Gallery article that includes the new logo.

Air Pacific's DQ-FJC

Air Pacific's 767-3X2ER, DQ-FJC "Island of Taveuni" (c/n 26260, l/n 552), is being returned to its lessor, ILFC. It was originally delivered to Fijian flag carrier in September 1994, and withdrawn from service in January of this year. It was sent to CAN for maintenance and re-paint to all-white. It's stopping through HNL as FJI2001, and will leave for ATL tomorrow afternoon as FJI2002.

Air Pacific To End HNL Service

Fiji's Air Pacific has announced that they will be terminating the NAN - HNL - YVR route (FJI820 / FJI821) at the end of November, citing rising fuel costs.

The Fiji Times coverage of this announcement.

In the above photo from 2005, Air Pacific's DQ-FJF (c/n 28878), a 737-7X2, is seen during its push back from Gate 29, to leave for YVR.