The U.S. Department of State Director of Aviation Negotiations, Juha Salin, signed a Memorandum of Consultations (MOC) finalizing negotiations on an Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Fiji on July 19. The MOC was signed in Suva, Fiji, by Fiji Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation Permanent Secretary Salaseini Daunabuna.
The Air Transport Agreement aims to establish a modern civil aviation relationship with Fiji consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy. It includes unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal cargo and charter regime, and open code-sharing opportunities.
"This Agreement with Fiji will immediately expand our strong economic and commercial partnership, promote people-to-people ties, and create new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers," stated an official from the Department of State. "Air carriers can provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air services to travelers and shippers, promoting tourism and commerce."
The Agreement also commits both governments to high standards of aviation safety and security while connecting the U.S. economy to growing markets abroad.
For further information, please contact the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Press Office at EB-Press-Inquiry@state.gov for press inquiries. Information on U.S. aviation policy and Open Skies agreements is available on the Department of State’s website here: https://www.state.gov/civil-air-transport-agreements.
