While it is nothing new for this particular airframe to be overseas, it is the first time since becoming New Zealand registered. Airways Corporation Piper PA42 Cheyenne 400LS ZK-FIS is currently working around the South Pacific Islands on calibration duties for the respective aviation air service providers as part of an ongoing arrangement which used to see the same aircraft, then registered VH-BUR, carry out the work.
The Cheyenne flew from Auckland to Norfolk Island and Port Vila 12 June 2018 and flew onto Honiara 15 June 2018. It appears to have since conducted visits to Santa Cruz/Luova, Seghe, Auki and Munda before exiting the Solomon Islands 20 June 2018 heading to Nauru. It was then due to continue to Tarawa 21 June 2018.
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