New South Pacific
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Airline
SOME little time will elapse before the inauguration of the new seaplane service between Hono lulu and Tahiti, which is being organised by an American group, in which Captains P. G. Taylor and Brian Monkton are interested. (Page 111 of May PIM) The two Solents, bought by the new Company from Trans Oceanic Airways (which ceased to function on May 25) are now undergoing overhaul in Sydney. Captain Monk ton flew to Honolulu early in June, in connection with the new organ isation, and Captain Taylor is on a visit to England. The chief pre paratory work includes fuelling arrangements on Christmas Island, an isolated atoll near the equator.
Newspaper statements that the new service will run between Hono and Tahiti are incorrect.
The planes will fly directly be tween Honolulu and Papeete, via Christmas Island.