The president of the Marshall Islands, David Kabua, has declared a state of emergency in the country due to a shortage of goods caused by the grounding of Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) (P9, Guam International) in early February 2023.

Radio New Zealand reported that with the airline grounded, the remote archipelagic country has struggled to import necessities from elsewhere. The national hospital in Majuro is reportedly suffering from a shortage of medical supplies, while local residents have not been receiving mail. The government is urgently looking to attract other airlines to provide vital air cargo connectivity to the islands.

The ch-aviation capacities module shows that Air Marshall Islands (CWM, Majuro) provides exclusively domestic connectivity between the various islands, while Majuro and Kwajalein Island see limited international connectivity provided by United Airlines and Nauru Airlines.

Asia Pacific Airlines has been grounded since early February after an FAA audit revealed irregularities in its pilot licencing. The US regulator concluded that none of the airline's pilots was qualified to fly, as individuals who provided proficiency checks were not adequately trained. The carrier, which operated three B757-200(PCF)s and one B757-200PF on routes connecting various Pacific territories, remains dormant.