Pacific

New helicopter service launches in American Samoa tomorrow

10:14 am on 4 July 2006

In American Samoa, Manulele Aviation officially launches on Wednesday its commercial helicopter service, a first in the territory.

The company's president, Perry Brown says Manulele hopes to serve the needs of American Samoa and welcomes the support of the community and the government.

Besides air tours, Manulele is also looking at providing government charters, medivac service as well as search and rescue operations.