Air Vanuatu Targets Late-February Return for Grounded ATR72-600
Air Vanuatu (NF) expects its only ATR72-600—registered YJ-AV73—to return to service by the end of February 2026, according to local reporting. The aircraft has been…
Air Vanuatu (Operations) Limited
IATA: NF
ICAO: AVN
Callsign: AIR VAN
Active
Airline Information
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | NF |
| ICAO Code | AVN |
| Callsign | AIR VAN |
| Hub Airport | VLI — Bauerfield |
| Fleet Size | 2 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 41.0 years |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (2 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 1 | JET | 9.0 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ ATR 42/72 | 1 | TURBOPROP | 8.0 yrs |
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