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Palau Micronesia Air

Palau Micronesia Air was an airline based in Palau. It operated services under the Air New Zealand air operators certificate. It suspended operations in December 2004.2 It was founded in 2002.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2002Founded1
  • HeadquartersPalau1
Palau 737
Photo: Follash, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

Palau Micronesia Air was an airline based in Palau. It operated services under the Air New Zealand air operators certificate. It suspended operations in December 2004.2

The story

The airline was established in September 2002. In October 2003 Air New Zealand reached an understanding with Palau Micronesia Air committing to provide a range of support services for the new company, including operating its aircraft under the Air New Zealand air operators certificate. Operations started on 5 August 2004. It suspended operations on 23 December 2004, attributing it to high costs and under-performing sales.

From Wikipedia’s article on Palau Micronesia Air, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

It served Palau, Guam, Saipan, Micronesia, Australia and the Philippines. It was the first airline to provide direct service between Palau and Australia.

From Wikipedia’s article on Palau Micronesia Air, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

  1. Dec 23, 2004Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2002Founded Founded1

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