AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAircalin Fleet Upgrade: Aircalin says its first Airbus A350-900 has entered final assembly in Toulouse, with delivery due in December 2026 and gradual long-haul service to strengthen Nouméa’s links, including Paris and Bangkok, while cutting fuel use and supporting new jobs. Satellite Connectivity for Remote Areas: OPT-NC completed its first satellite SMS trial in New Caledonia with Lynk Global, proving direct-to-device messaging where terrestrial coverage is missing, with another trial planned for end-2026. Local Politics: Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach was elected president of New Caledonia’s Congress after a governance deal backed by the Oceanian Awakening party, shifting control of key political and budget guidelines. Regional Climate Risk: Pacific communities are being urged to stay vigilant through cyclone season as El Niño conditions intensify, with warnings to follow daily forecasts from national meteorological services. Maritime Sovereignty Dispute: Vanuatu says it will pursue international legal options after talks with France failed over the Matthew and Hunter islands, with sovereignty still the sticking point. Business & Innovation: A Pacific Innovation Forum in Vanuatu highlighted eco-concrete and grass-based soil stabilisation, with a pitching competition pushing Pacific-led climate solutions into the spotlight.
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