AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAirline Finance & Fleet Upgrade: Aircalin has signed financing for its first Airbus A350-900, with a bank loan, airline equity and French state support via an overseas tax incentive scheme; delivery is set for December 2026 and the second A350 follows by mid-2028, aiming to modernise long-haul capacity and boost Nouméa’s connectivity. New Caledonia Politics: Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach was elected president of the New Caledonia Congress after a coalition deal with Eveil Océanien, shifting control of the institution that sets key political and budget guidelines. Satellite Connectivity Trial: OPT-NC completed a first satellite direct-to-device SMS test in New Caledonia with Lynk Global, demonstrating mobile messaging in areas without terrestrial coverage and pointing to a new trial later in 2026. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Vanuatu says it will pursue international legal options after talks with France failed over sovereignty of the Matthew and Hunter islands. Earthquake Watch: A shallow M6.3 quake southeast of the Loyalty Islands triggered a low-impact “green” alert because it struck open ocean, with no injuries or tsunami threat reported. Tourism Disruption: Carnival Adventure cancelled its Mystery Island stop after a technical issue delayed departure from Port Vila; Nouméa remained on the itinerary.
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