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| Founded | June 5, 1998 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | June 3, 1999 | ||||||
| AOC # | I5PA400I [1] | ||||||
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| Focus cities | Chuuck, Pohnpei, Majuro, Palau , Kwajalei, Pago Pago, Ontario (CA), Seattle, Spokane, Portland. | ||||||
| Fleet size | 4 | ||||||
| Destinations | 12 | ||||||
| Parent company | Tan Holdings Corporation | ||||||
| Headquarters | Tamuning, Guam, United States | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Asia Pacific Airlines is a cargo airline headquartered in Tamuning, Guam, USA. It operates cargo charter services from Guam and Honolulu. Its main base is Guam International Airport. [2]
The airline was established on June 5, 1998, and started operations with the Boeing 727-200 on June 3, 1999. It was formed as Aero Micronesia, Inc. [2] and is an affiliate company of the Tan Holdings Corporation. The primary aspect of the airline's operation is the shipment of US Mail, and other cargo, throughout Micronesia, as well as the importation of fresh high grade tuna for transshipment to worldwide fish markets. [3] [4]
As of January 2015 the airline has begun the process of bringing the Boeing 757-200 into service as part of fleet modernization and expansion. [5]
Asia Pacific Airlines flies to the following destinations: [6]
The Asia Pacific Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of December 2021): [7] [8]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 757-200PCF | 3 | — | ||
| Boeing 757-200PF | 1 | — | ||
| Total | 4 | — | ||
The airline previously operated the following aircraft as of August 2016: [9]
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