Enjoy a full cockpit flight from Port Vila (VLI, Vanuatu) to Lamen Bay (LNB, Vanuatu) with amazing scenic views on the way and especially during landing.
While Vanuatu is the pearl of the South Pacific featuring amazing people, wonderful islands and active volcanos, Air Vanuatu may likewise be seen as a pearl in the aviation industry. Operating a fleet of beautifully painted aircraft with a Harbin Y-12 inter island fleet, it transports the unique island spirit of Vanuatu into the world.
The in-flight experience from the passenger's point of view is above average: The crew welcomes you with that naturally inherent smile, warmth and hospitality which makes you feel at home on board. Additionally, the in-flight catering is above world-class level.
The Harbin Y-12 (also Yun-12) is a high wing twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft built by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG). The Y-12 started life as a development of the Harbin Y-11 airframe. It was first called Y-11T in 1980. The design featured numerous improvements including a redesigned wing with a new low drag section, a larger fuselage and bonded rather than riveted construction.
The first prototype, followed by about 30 production Y-12 (I) aircraft before a revised version was produced. This was designated the Y-12 (II), which featured more powerful engines and removal of leading edge slats, first flying on 16 August 1984 and receiving Chinese certification in December of the following year. The power plants are two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprops with Hartzell propellers. The Y-12 has a maximum payload of 5,700 kg (12,600 lb) with seating for 17 passengers and two crew. The aircraft is operated as a light commuter and transport aircraft.
The latest development is Y-12F, which is almost a new design with many improvements: new wings, new landing gears, new fuselage, with more powerful engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada and extended payload and range. The prototype is still under test and verification.
While Vanuatu is the pearl of the South Pacific featuring amazing people, wonderful islands and active volcanos, Air Vanuatu may likewise be seen as a pearl in the aviation industry. Operating a fleet of beautifully painted aircraft with a Harbin Y-12 inter island fleet, it transports the unique island spirit of Vanuatu into the world.
The in-flight experience from the passenger's point of view is above average: The crew welcomes you with that naturally inherent smile, warmth and hospitality which makes you feel at home on board. Additionally, the in-flight catering is above world-class level.
The Harbin Y-12 (also Yun-12) is a high wing twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft built by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG). The Y-12 started life as a development of the Harbin Y-11 airframe. It was first called Y-11T in 1980. The design featured numerous improvements including a redesigned wing with a new low drag section, a larger fuselage and bonded rather than riveted construction.
The first prototype, followed by about 30 production Y-12 (I) aircraft before a revised version was produced. This was designated the Y-12 (II), which featured more powerful engines and removal of leading edge slats, first flying on 16 August 1984 and receiving Chinese certification in December of the following year. The power plants are two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprops with Hartzell propellers. The Y-12 has a maximum payload of 5,700 kg (12,600 lb) with seating for 17 passengers and two crew. The aircraft is operated as a light commuter and transport aircraft.
The latest development is Y-12F, which is almost a new design with many improvements: new wings, new landing gears, new fuselage, with more powerful engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada and extended payload and range. The prototype is still under test and verification.
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