Government Backs BOP Regional Aviation

Bigger planes on the wishlist as Sunair gets $2.08m Govt loan

Bay of Plenty airline Sunair will receive a $2.08 million Government loan to help fund new aircraft, maintain its fleet and refinance debt. Regional...

Government backs BOP regional aviation

The Coalition Government continues to back regional air services with an investment in Bay of Plenty-based Sunair, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say. The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) loan of $2.08 million to Sunair will go towards the potential acquisition of two new aircraft, essential fleet maintenance, and the refinancing of existing debt.  “Airlines such as Sunair are a critical…