Samoa Airways (OL, Apia Faleolo) is preparing DHC-6-300 5W-FAY (msn 690) for transport from Fitiuta after deciding against temporary repairs and a ferry flight to its Apia Faleolo maintenance base. The aircraft will be dismantled on site, with its future to be determined following a technical assessment. The grounding leaves a third of the carrier's fleet inoperational. 5W-FAY was recovered from the airport on August 14, 2026, after a July 28 ru…
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