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Fiji Airways congratulates its Managing Director and CEO, Paul Scurrah, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours, recognising more than two decades of leadership and significant service to Australia’s transport, logistics and freight sectors. The honour reflects his sustained impact on national connectivity, safety, supply chain capability and industry standards, as well as the leadership he now brings to Fiji’s national airline.

In Depth

Paul Scurrah’s appointment acknowledges his extensive leadership across Australia’s transport and logistics industries, where he guided complex, large-scale organisations through periods of transformation and change. His career has been defined by a strong commitment to safety, operational resilience, workforce engagement, customer service and strengthening national connectivity. He is widely recognised for modernising logistics operations, improving safety performance and enhancing supply chain capability, ensuring critical freight networks remained reliable during times of disruption.

Fiji Airways Chair Nalin Patel said the honour reflects both Paul’s professional legacy in Australia and the calibre of leadership he brings to Fiji’s national airline. He noted that Paul’s international experience, values-based leadership and commitment to people, safety and excellence continue to strengthen the airline and position it for sustainable long-term growth, reinforcing its role in national and regional connectivity.

Since joining Fiji Airways, Paul has provided clear strategic direction, reinforced a strong safety culture and placed people and service excellence at the heart of operations. Under his leadership, the airline continues its journey to become the World’s Happiest Airline while delivering reliable connectivity for Fiji and its global network. Paul said he is humbled by the recognition and credits the dedicated teams he has worked alongside, emphasising that connecting people, businesses and communities has always been a shared effort.

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Founded in 1951, the Fiji Airways Group includes Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and its wholly owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. Operating from its hubs at Nadi and Suva (Nausori) International Airports, the two carriers serve 36 destinations across 14 countries—including those operated through codeshare agreements and Fiji Link services.

As a full member of the oneworld alliance, Fiji Airways provides connectivity to over 900 destinations worldwide. Its network includes Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong (SAR China), Singapore, India, Japan, Mainland China, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands.

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