Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Andre Viljoen since April 3rd, they have taken nearly 88 tonnes of exports from Fiji.
Viljoen says this include produce like dalo, kava, turmeric, herbs, as well as seafood, garments, mail and other items.
He says freight flights benefit the entire supply chain relying on exports adding these include farmers, fisherfolk, factory workers, producers, exporters, consumers and Governments.
Viljoen says this is why they fly – to help our people and our country.
He adds these flights would also not be possible without the support of a number of Government agencies.
Viljoen further says they acknowledge and appreciate the outstanding assistance from the Fijian Ministry of Health, Department of Civil Aviation, Border Control, as well as the authorities at every airport they operated to.
Breakdown of the exports carried are as follows:
· Fresh Produce & Herbs: 52.2 tonnes
· Turmeric: 17.7 tonnes
· Seafood: 3.3 tonnes
· Kava: 6.6 tonnes
· Consolidated items & chocolate: 8.1 tonnes
