Dear Pacific Experience Partners,
Excellent news for all tourism professionals working with The Islands of Tahiti! Air Moana has just put into service its brand-new ATR 72-600 XT aircraft named “POEHERE” – a major fleet enhancement that opens new perspectives for your Polynesian programs.
A New Latest-Generation Aircraft
Air Moana officially welcomed POEHERE in July 2025, marking the beginning of a new expansion phase for the Polynesian airline. This latest-generation ATR 72-600 XT now brings Air Moana’s operational fleet to three aircraft.
A traditional blessing ceremony was held on June 27th to welcome this “Pearl of Love,” in accordance with Polynesian cultural values and Air Moana’s deep local roots.
Two Exceptional New Destinations
This launch has been followed by the opening of two new destinations particularly awaited by the market:
• HUAHINE – The garden island of the Leeward Islands, renowned for its preserved authenticity
• FAKARAVA – Emblematic atoll of the Tuamotus, a world paradise for scuba diving
These new routes considerably expand multi-island itinerary possibilities and provide access to authentic experiences off the beaten track.
A Strategic Strengthening of the Offer
With the arrival of POEHERE, Air Moana now operates 3 aircraft, enabling:
• Increased flight frequency and seat availability on existing routes
• The launch of new routes to islands with strong tourism potential
• An enhanced multi-island travel offering
• Greater flexibility for customers
In line with the enhancement of its offering, a new slogan has been introduced:
“TE MANA NŌ TE MĀ’ITI”
“THE POWER OF CHOICE”
This new ATR 72-600 XT, featuring the latest in comfort with its reclining Neo Prestige seats, offers a spacious and quiet cabin, along with onboard service that reflects the warm Polynesian spirit of hospitality. It is a direct response to the expectations of both travelers and tourism professionals.
Opportunities for Your Programs
As a DMC specializing in French Polynesia, Pacific Experience strongly encourages you to explore these new possibilities to:
• Enhance your brochures and catalogs with access to Huahine and Fakarava
• Offer authentic itineraries combining culture and nature
• Develop diving programs with privileged access to the Tuamotus
• Provide more flexibility in multi-island stay planning
How to Optimize These New Routes
To take advantage of these new features in your programs:
• Integrate Huahine into your cultural circuits of the Leeward Islands
• Develop diving stays with Fakarava extension
• Offer unique combinations Society + Tuamotu facilitated by these new connections
• Increase your frequencies on destinations already in your program
For any questions regarding the use of these new routes or for specific requests, don’t hesitate to contact Air Moana directly or reach out to our team.
Pacific Experience, Your Expert DMC in Polynesia
As a destination management company specializing in French Polynesia, Pacific Experience remains at your disposal to assist you in optimizing your tourism products. Feel free to contact us for personalized advice on using these new routes or for any other questions regarding your projects in Polynesia.
Māuruuru roa (Thank you very much) and see you soon for new Polynesian adventures!
