Air Caledonie InternationalACI/ SB

Air Caledonie International was a French airline that operated from 1987 to 2009, based in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The carrier specialized in regional international passenger services, connecting New Caledonia with neighboring Pacific island nations and Australia, serving as a crucial link for the territory's tourism and business travel needs. Operating as a full-service regional airline, Air Caledonie International offered economy and business class cabins on its regional jet fleet. The airline was owned by the French government through the territorial collectivity of New Caledonia and worked in conjunction with the domestic carrier Air Caledonie to provide comprehensive air service to the Pacific region. Financial difficulties and increased competition from larger carriers ultimately led to the airline's closure in 2009, with its routes and operations subsequently absorbed by Air Caledonie and other regional carriers.