New Caledonia-based airline Aircalin is betting on partnerships with French carriers as part of a strategy aimed at helping support the expansion and strengthening of its fleet.
The European Commission has approved €167.8 million ($197 million) in French restructuring aid to long-haul leisure carrier Corsair under EU state aid rules.
After repeated delays, there is still no fixed start date, but airlines are relieved that the European Commission has decided on a progressive rollout.