ERJ170's for Nauru
The ERJ170 would be an ideal aircraft for services into MAJ, TRW and NAN.
The Marshall Island's Amata Kabua wanted to operate the BAE146, but Saab talked them into their 2000. Another interesting political decision.
Perhaps Nauru could operate a -145 or the -170 to support their 733 services and make INU a hub as they did 20 years ago when they had 7 aircraft operating (4 737-200s & 3 727-100s).
Yes, the launch of the ON service into MAJ was a great occasion, but never fully supported by ON management. They were too busy trying to make the Solomons toe-the-line in respect to supporting the one-airline policy that they think the Island States owes them. If there was any space on the aircraft beyond HIR, it was for INU residents and the Kiribati traveling public. The TRW-MAJ service was only put in place to pressure Kiribati and Fiji to reinstate their rights to the very profitable TRW-NAN link, which failed.
Historically there have been gaps in ON's operations over the years, with the suspension of their AOC (by both Britain and Australia); groundings; and the non-payment of lease fees or general lack of funds to pay QF and Haeco maintenance charges during that time.
Taiwan currently pays for the shortfall in revenue (or overpayment of their executives) to keep the airline going. Given the political situation of the Pacific these days, who'll guarantee Taiwan will keep topping up the till every they need an engine change or "C" check ?