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Fiji aviation fuel shortage at Nadi International Airport

Overview

A supply chain issue caused a shortage of Jet A-1 aviation fuel at Nadi International Airport in Fiji, affecting several major international airlines. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka stated the shortage resulted from receiving unusable fuel from a supplier rather than fuel contamination.

To manage the limited supply, a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) advised airlines to refuel before arriving in Nadi. Major carriers implemented various contingency measures: Qantas used larger aircraft to minimize refueling needs, Virgin Australia cancelled or diverted several flights, and Air New Zealand transported its own fuel. Authorities prioritized Fiji Airways and medical evacuation services. The shortage was expected to resolve by the end of the month upon the arrival of a new shipment.

Entities

Fiji Airways · Nadi International Airport · New Valley Processors (Fiji) Limited · Pacific Islands Development Forum · Viliame Gavoka

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Fiji Airways to suspend nonstop Canberra-Nadi service

    Fiji Airways will temporarily suspend its nonstop Canberra-Nadi service after January 31, 2027, citing the need to redeploy aircraft to higher-demand routes.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Fiji aviation fuel shortage expected to resolve by month-end

    A supply chain issue causing a Jet A-1 fuel shortage at Fiji’s Nadi International Airport is expected to resolve by month-end, following disruptions to airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia.

Sources

canberratimes.com.au · fbcnews.com.fj · hortidaily.com · karryon.com.au · region.com.au · travelradar.aero