The Civil Aviation Office (CAO) announced this morning the provisional lifting of the suspension on Lulutai Airlines Ltd’s Part 145 Maintenance Certificate, effective immediately on 23 July 2025.
The lift comes after a temporary grounding was issued on July 19 against the national airline due to concerns over its maintenance standards.
The CAO said that, after a review, Lulutai Airlines has satisfactorily addressed the previously identified safety breaches, according to a statement posted by the Ministry of Infrastructure.
The airline has implemented corrective measures to ensure compliance with aviation maintenance regulations, it said.
“The decision to lift the suspension is provisional and will be closely monitored by the Civil Aviation Office accordingly,” the post read.
It says any further non-compliance by Lulutai may result in immediate reinstatement of the suspension without prior notice.
“A final decision on full revocation or reinstatement of the suspension will be communicated in due course.”
Affected passengers and stakeholders with operational inquiries are advised to contact Lulutai Airlines directly for updates on flight schedules and maintenance operations.
The CAO reiterates its commitment to upholding the highest safety standards in Tonga’s aviation sector to protect passengers and ensure air travel reliability. Further updates will be provided as necessary.
