Air Pacific, now rebranded as Fiji Airways, was the national carrier of Fiji operating under the IATA code FJ. Founded in 1951 as Fiji Airways, the airline adopted the Air Pacific name in 1971 and served international routes across the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Asia for decades. The airline was majority owned by the Fijian government, with Qantas holding a significant minority stake for many years. It operated out of Nadi International Airport as its primary hub and played a central role in connecting Fiji to the broader global aviation network. In 2013, Air Pacific officially reverted to its original name, Fiji Airways, as part of a major rebranding effort coinciding with the introduction of new Airbus A330 aircraft. The rebranding was intended to strengthen the airline's identity and align it more closely with Fijian national heritage and tourism.