- Air Kiribati is a small airline based in Tarawa, Kiribati. It was established in 1995 and is the national airline of Kiribati. The airline operates domestic flights within Kiribati, as well as some international flights to nearby Pacific Island countries such as Fiji and Tuvalu. Air Kiribati has a small fleet of aircraft, including turboprop planes such as the Bombardier Dash 8-100 and the Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter. The airline primarily serves as a crucial link for transportation and essential services within the remote islands of Kiribati.