Air Tahiti Receives Its First ATR Aircraft With Business Class


Air Tahiti reçoit un premier ATR classe affaires - Photo ATR

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Air Tahiti announces the arrival in Tahiti of its first aircraft fully configured in Business Class, named ĀNAPANAPA, and marketed under the name Air Tahiti Signature.

After six days of ferry flight from Toulouse-Francazal, this new ATR 72-600 touched down at Tahiti-Faa’a airport on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 14:00 local time in Papeete.

“ Its arrival marks the start of a new chapter for the airline, which aims to offer a more exclusive, personalized inter-island travel experience that is ever more attentive to passenger comfort, ” states the company in a press release.

Departing Toulouse-Francazal on October 13, the newly configured ATR 72-600 in Business Class crossed three continents and made seven technical stops: in Cairo, Muscat, Hyderabad, Subang, Lombok, Cairns and Nadi, before joining Tahiti-Faa’a airport on October 19 at 14:00 local time.


The first commercial flights of Air Tahiti Signature are scheduled to begin on December 8, 2026

From November 10 to December 7, 2026, Air Tahiti Signature will enter a soft opening phase, dedicated exclusively to tourism professionals. During this period, travel agencies and tour operators will be invited to discover and test this new product.

The first commercial flights of Air Tahiti Signature are planned to begin on December 8, 2026, on the Bora Bora and Raiatea-Taha’a routes.

Air Tahiti Signature offers an end-to-end experience, with a priority ground process, access to dedicated lounges and a shuttle to the aircraft.

On board the ATR 72-600, the cabin configured 1-1 provides an individual seat for each passenger, with direct access to the aisle. Personalized services, refreshments and multimedia contents complete the service, extended on arrival by dedicated assistance and careful handling of luggage.


Amara Nambinga

Amara Nambinga

I write about tourism, culture, and emerging destinations with a Namibian perspective. Through my articles, I try to highlight the places, people, and travel stories that show how Africa and the wider world are changing.