S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) After months of nail-biting anticipation, Air Pacific (or should we say Fiji Airways) has finally released details of its new aircraft livery and revamped cabin product to be delivered on its new A330 aircraft. The new birds are expected to take to the skies next year. Dave Pflieger, Air Pacific’s MD and CEO, today said: “The unveiling of the new look and features of our soon-to-arrive A330′s is the latest milestone in a series of initiatives that are a part of the Air Pacific’s restructuring and rebranding. We couldn’t think of a better way to honour Fiji’s national day holiday than to share a first glimpse of the exciting things in store for Fiji and our passengers”. So what should passengers expect on the new aircraft? Showers? Cocktail bars? Not quite – but the airline has certainly made a commendable effort to improve on its current offering – and from the looks of things they have delivered the goods. The new A330′s are the first brand new aircraft that the airline has ever purchased. The seating was designed by Zodiac Aerospace/Weber and thankfully each passenger will have in-seat power. Passengers won’t only have to rely on their own devices as the airline will be installing Panasonic in-flight entertainment systems (which look fantastic in the pics). The cabins and seating come in refreshing light-tan and brown colours which ties in perfectly with the airlines new logo. Business class looks like Singapore Airlines’s regional business class and Virgin Australia’s business class on it’s domestic A330′s – distinguishable by the funky looking ‘flaps’ by the headrest. Economy looks like every other economy product but the new entertainment screens look as large as any other market leading airline. Check the photos: http://flymefunky.co...fics-new-a330s/ Youtube Video Fiji Airways homepage: http://www.fijiairways.com/ Edited October 11, 2012 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H C Chai 4 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Very nice livery indeed! Those business class seats does look quite similar to SQ's new regional business class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Love their ethnic touch in the livery rather than too many livery out there that do speak very little about their country. Will be keen to return to Fiji again for a trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V Wong 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Great livery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Very nice livery ... love the use of the brown colour on the tail and the trim on the engine nacelle. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Very nice livery indeed! Those business class seats does look quite similar to SQ's new regional business class. Virgin Australia has the same business class seats in their A330 too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) Apparently Fiji Airways was the old name of the airline which existed between 1951 to 1971. It was renamed to Air Pacific to reflect a more regional presence after investments flowing from neighbouring pacific nations. http://www.fijiairwa...m/about-us.aspx The latest initiatives in the turnaround strategy of Air Pacific, Fiji’s National Carrier, have been revealed, including a rebranding of the airline and a return to its 1951 name of ‘Fiji Airways’.Fiji Airways’ was the name of the airline between 1951 and 1970. The name was changed to ‘Air Pacific’ in 1971 to reflect its greatly expanded regional presence. The new move will see the airline more closely aligned with its proud Fijian heritage and its role as Fiji’s largest inbound and outbound airline. Edited October 11, 2012 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionel 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Nice livery and nice logo too...its Very FIJI!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 13, 2012 BA world tails... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chookyan 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Will be keen to return to Fiji again for a trip Would be nice to do a home coming to Fiji, miss the kava and Fiji Gold but the cost is just Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Would be nice to do a home coming to Fiji, miss the kava and Fiji Gold but the cost is just Am planning that as a stopover point for my future Australia and NZ trip from HKG. I assume you don't need to travel to the Pacific Islands anymore? Edited October 15, 2012 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 First A332, DQ-FJT http://www.airliners.net/photo/Fiji-Airways/Airbus-A330-243/2228831/M/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites