The airline was established on 31 October 1996 and commenced flight operations on 20 November 1998. It is the first international airline based in Papeete, Tahiti, formed to develop inbound tourism. The Government of French Polynesia is the major shareholder (61.7%) along with other local investors.

Information obtained from Air Tahiti Nui. For more information, please contact the airline or surf to their website at the Homepage address below.