First Brisbane/Munda flight likely June
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 16 April 2018.
“THE first international commercial flight from Brisbane into Munda is proposed for June this year.
“Minister for Communication and Aviation Peter Shanel Angovaka revealed this in Parliament during the committee of supply in parliament last Monday.
“The first flight from Brisbane to Munda is being targeted for June.”
“Parliament resolved into committee of supply to look into the 2018 budget which ended successfully last Monday.
“The Minister was responding to question asked by Member of Parliament (MP) for East Malaita and Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition group Manasseh Maelanga.
“Mr Maelanga was asking about the status of Munda airport since it was upgraded to become the second alternative airport for Solomon Islands to operate international flights.
“He also asked about the work to upgrade Henderson airport.
“In response, Minister said the first flight from Brisbane to Munda is scheduled for June this year.”
Copyight: Solomon Star (All Rights Reserved)
