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Nauru Airlines controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2005

    Financial crisis and aircraft seizure

    Following financial difficulties and a dispute involving the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the airline’s only aircraft was seized by creditors at Melbourne Airport, forcing a temporary interruption of air services.

  2. 1988

    Pilot labor dispute and operational disruption

    A dispute over the dismissal of a pilots’ association official led to a strike by most pilots and months of disruption. The episode affected services in Nauru and Kiribati and required the airline to seek replacement crews.