17 May 2024

Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace Flights To New Caledonia

With the riots occurring in the French territory of New Caledonia, the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (French Air and Space Force) is transporting over 1,000 Gendarme (French National Police) officers. A330-200s from 31e Escadre Aérienne de Ravitaillment et de Transport Stratégiques (31st Aerial Refuel and Strategic Transport Wing) have been making flights from France to NOU [La Tounta International Airport, Noumeá, New Caledonia], via YVR and HNL, for the past few days. A400Ms from 61e Escadre de Transport (61st Transport Squadron) are also making flights to Noumeá. Other flights have gone to BNE and WLS [Hihifo Airport, Wallis Island].

Further information in this BBC article.

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