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Vivid turquoise lagoons, soaring lava-rock peaks, lush tropical plants,
beautiful, hospitable people. These natural wonders fill the senses of
all those that set foot on our islands. But we believe our guests should
feel the spirit of Tahiti from the moment they step onboard. And so,
to coincide with our 20th year of operations, we proudly unveil The
Tahitian Dreamliner. This technological marvel detailed with the story,
heart and soul of Tahiti will captivate our guests and deliver what we
believe to be the ultimate travel experience.
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OUR INSPIRATION:
Mana
Every culture centers around an unmistakable spirit. For the people
of Tahiti, this is Mana. It is a force that flows through all living things,
places and objects.
It inspires us to be protective of our islands, but also to share them
generously with the world. It connects us toward common goals,
but also drives us to make our individual mark. It moves us to boldly
chase a better future, while respecting the teachings of our past.
It is the luster of the black pearl, the unique recipe of a family’s
monoi, the iridescent shimmer of the rainbow fish, the melody from
a ukulele rolling gently through palm leaves, the ocean surges that
renew the lagoons, the ray, the peak, the reef, a Mama’s smile.
So, when designing The Tahitian Dreamliner, we were not only
inspired by Mana, we wished to express it so clearly, our guests
would feel it, understand it and take it with them back to their home.
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20 YEARS OF AMBASSADORSHIP
As you will see in the design details of The Tahitian Dreamliner,
we at Air Tahiti Nui believe each of us serves as an ambassador
of our homeland.
The Nui in our name literally means “Big” as in the big carrier to
The Islands of Tahiti, but Tahitians know Nui can also mean “Grand”
and “Great” which captures aspects of our adventurous spirit, our
desire to connect with the healing power of nature, and the love and
pride we have for our culture.
As we chart our course of the next 20 years, the idea of Nui will be
a shining star that guides us forward. We will challenge ourselves to
examine every part of the travel experience we provide our guests to
find ways to make it more relaxing, more immersive, and more “Nui.”
Nui
And the clearest example of this yet: the 3 year journey, from idea to
purchase to design of 4 Boeing 787-9s…our new fleet of what we call
The Tahitian Dreamliner.
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INTRODUCING THE
Tahitian D reamliner
Our Dreamliner fleet begins a new chapter in our proud history
of connecting Tahiti to the world. We’ve selected what we
believe to be the best aircraft flying the skies, the Boeing 787-9,
and we’ve made it uniquely Tahitian. Come fly with us and be
among the first to be carried to your dream destination on the
wings of our Dreamliner.
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Our new livery THE TIARE
From the very beginning, a white tiare, a symbol of beauty
in Tahiti, has adorned our tails. And while our fleet and
livery design has changed, we have kept the original
tiare unchanged, carrying us into the future while being
a proud reminder of our past. Each guest receives a real
tiare flower upon arrival, a living, beautifully fragrant
extension of our mark.
THE COLOR STORY
Three shades of blue draw inspiration from the
ocean, the lagoon and the skies over Tahiti.
THE TATTOOS
A collection of tattoos graces the rear portion of our fleet
and tells a visual story about Tahiti and its people.
The tiare is encircled by ripples on the The Albatross represents freedom and
water with flocks of birds that represent the ability to rise above to gain an THE FLAG AND REGISTRATION NUMBERS
friendship and helping others. elevated perspective. Our Tahitian Dreamliner carries two red lines on its sides representing the flag of our home, a symbol
of our people and the 118 different Islands of French Polynesia.
A Tiki and Tiki eye watch over our
flights, providing symbolic protection. All international airplanes are assigned a 2 letter registration code designating its country of origin, and
3 more letters unique to each plane. We’ve used those 3 letters for meaningful Tahitian words: MUA,
A manta ray represents wisdom,
(forward), NUI (big), VAA (canoe), TOA (warrior). Woven together our fleet names have a hidden meaning:
protection and elegance, while a whale Ocean waves represent our ancestral The warrior (TOA) going forward (MUA) in the great (NUI) canoe (VAA)!
represents strength and abundance. home, life and continuity.
Fish hooks are a symbol of prosperity,
MOOREA BORA BORA RANGIROA NUKA HIVA
abundance and luck.
F-OMUA F-ONUI F-OVAA F-OTOA
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Like Tahiti in the air
Aperture now
Aperture before
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BREATH CLEAN AIR TAKE IN THE VIEW YOUR FORECAST: LOW PRESSURE AND
COMFORTABLE HUMIDITY
The unspoiled beauty of Tahiti may best be expressed in The windows are the largest of any jet – almost 80%
something visitors can’t see: the clear, fresh air. On The percent larger than our previous fleet– and positioned Intercontinental travel can take its toll on your body
Tahitian Dreamliner, the air goes through an innovative higher, so every passenger can see out to the horizon and steal time away from the point of your vacation,
purification method known as gaseous filtration. By for visual relief and an open cabin feel. Windows can be to relax and refresh. The Tahitian Dreamliner addresses
cleaning the cabin air of gaseous contaminants and dimmed electronically at the touch of a button, allowing two common sources of fatigue from travel. While most
offensive odors, our guests will experience fewer throat, you to choose the brightness you prefer. airplanes are pressurized to a typical cabin altitude of
eye and nose irritations. 6,500 to 7,000 feet, a stronger composite fuselage
means the 787 can be pressurized to 6,000 feet,
which studies have demonstrated is significantly more
comfortable. The cabin also delivers a higher humidity
level than in other airplanes, which has been shown to
reduce symptoms of dryness and increase comfort
for passengers.
It is this precise tropical humidity that gives to the
Polynesian sky its incredible deep blue and spectacular
sunsets.
To emulate this atmosphere, the Tahitian Dreamliner
is equipped with the last generation of LED lighting
technology that can create an infinite combination of
mood scenes.
Our guests will gently wake up with the mauve and
pink of Gauguin’s color palette, or dine in the cozy
atmosphere of a never ending sunset, a scene that we
have named Tahitian Bliss.
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More features,
less impact
ESCAPE THE NOISE SAIL SMOOTHLY
Breaking waves, gently swaying palm leaves, a As if like a traditional outrigger canoe gliding across a
melodic “Maūru’uru” (thank you). This is the pleasant calm lagoon, The Tahitian Dreamliner cuts through the air
soundscape of Tahiti. The Tahitian Dreamliner using Smoother Ride Technology. Smart sensors detect
generates a 60 percent smaller sound footprint than turbulence as it comes and adjust control surfaces
that of the airplanes it replaces. Advances by General automatically. The result: up-and-down movement is
Electric in engines and engine casings reduce noise reduced for a consistently smooth, more comfortable
HELP PROTECT THE ISLANDS and make travel more pleasant for guests, crew and ride and an eightfold reduction in motion sickness.
those that live near airports.
Having an ancestral history of thriving from the gifts the land and sea provides
makes us protective of the environment. So when it came to select our next fleet,
low impact specifications were critical factors in the decision. With fuel efficiency
that’s 20 to 25 percent less than the airplanes it replaces and a full 10 percent
better than today’s competition, The Tahitian Dreamliner delivers 20-25 percent
fewer CO2 emissions as well. The elegant design of the iconic Dreamliner wing
features smoother surfaces, a simpler structure and fewer parts, all of which
improve airflow for better fuel efficiency. Overall, the Dreamliner is manufactured
using fewer harmful chemicals and with less scrap and waste than other traditional
airplanes. And the materials are recyclable when the airplane is eventually retired.
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