Air Niugini’s Second Batch of Pilot Cadets Commence Training
Four young Papua New Guineans, including one female cadet, have embarked on their journey as part of Air Niugini’s second batch of pilot cadets under the airline’s National Pilot Cadet Program. They departed Port Moresby on Saturday, 10th May, to commence their 18-month initial pilot training at Flight Training Adelaide in South Australia. The cadets—Christopher…
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Air Niugini Encourages Customers to Take Advantage of The Discounted “Nambawan Fares
Air Niugini frequently offers discounted airfares including the current “Nambawan fares” which provide up to 60 percent off standard ticket fare and is designed to make travel more affordable and encourage more people to fly, whether for business, tourism, medical or simply visiting family and friends within the country. The nambawan fares present an excellent…
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Air Niugini Suspends Brisbane Services Due to Tropical Storm Alfred
Air Niugini advises customers that due to Tropical Storm Alfred, which is currently impacting Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Australia all flights to and from Brisbane have been temporarily suspended until Friday morning, 7th March 2025, subject to further weather assessments.
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Families Across Papua New Guinea Embrace Air Niugini’s Discounted “Nambawan Fares” For Graduation Travel
Families throughout Papua New Guinea are seizing the opportunity presented by Air Niugini’s discounted Nambawan fares to travel and celebrate their children’s milestones during graduation.
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Air Niugini Launches New Integrated System, Oracle Fusion
As part of Air Niugini’s digital transformation journey, the national airline has implemented and launched a new system, Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) early this week (08th April), across multiple departments providing more integrated and streamlined way to manage and report on the business. This system is designed to modernise business processes, improve…
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Air Niugini Opens a Second Sales Office in Mt. Hagen
Air Niugini has officially opened a second retail sales office in Mt Hagen, at the Tininga Dobel Retail centre, demonstrating the airline’s ongoing commitment to expanding services, enhancing customer offerings and convenience.
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Jet Fuel Availability in Western Province: Air Niugini Resumes Flight Operations to Kiunga and Tabubil
Air Niugini is pleased to announce that following the establishment and opening of refuelling facilities on 01st February by our partners, OTML and Pacific Energy Aviation Limited (PEAL), Air Niugini has resumed its flights to Kiunga and Tabubil effective from yesterday, Sunday 02nd February.
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AIR NIUGINI’S REFLEET PROGRAM(“ANLRP”) : A NEW ERA FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA AVIATION.
My Fellow Papua New Guineans, Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea’s national flag carrier, is embarking on a transformative journey with its Refleet Program, marking the largest capital expenditure in the country’s aviation sector. This long overdue initiative is set to revolutionise air travel in Papua New Guinea and strengthen the airline’s position in the Asia-Pacific region.
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JET FUEL AVAILABILITY IN WESTERN PROVINCE: AIR NIUGINI’S COMMITMENT TO SAFE FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Air Niugini is pleased to announce that we are continuing to actively work with our partners, OTML and Pacific Energy Aviation Limited (PEAL), to ensure the availability of compliant, sustainable, and appropriate jet fuel solutions in the Western Province. This collaborative effort is essential for maintaining safe flight operations for our valued customers travelling to and from Kiunga and Tabubil.
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AIR NIUGINI UPLIFTS LIFESAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FREE OF CHARGE(FOC) TO LAE.
Air Niugini has partnered with the Rotary Club of Port Moresby to facilitate the uplift of essential lifesaving medical equipment to Lae, at no cost, for installation at the Tomodachi International Airport terminal at Nadzab. Two defibrillators, critical medical devices used to restore normal heart rhythms in individuals experiencing cardiac arrests, have been airlifted to Nadzab. These devices can effectively save lives by delivering an electric shock to the heart, correcting abnormal heartbeats.The Rotary Club of Port Moresby acquired this vital equipment and funded first aid training from St. Johns at the costs of K100,000. Mr. Adam Hughes, Director of Community Services at the Rotary Club, explained that the initiative arose from the realization of a significant gap in lifesaving equipment in public spaces, including courthouses and airports.
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KUMUL CLUB AWARENESS IN RABAUL
Air Niugini continued with its awareness of the rebranded Kumul Club throughout the domestic ports, this time in Kokopo, East New Britain Province. The awareness was initially carried out among airline staff at the Kokopo sales office and Tokua airport. This was followed by a roadshow at Gazelle International hotel for the Kumul Club members. Staff from Air Niugini’s Destinations Loyalty Program explained to club members the rebranded Kumul club and the enhanced benefits and value adds as part of the change.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S FIRST AIRBUS A220 CAPTAIN
Air Niugini’s Captain Beverley Pakii continues to record milestones in the aviation industry, this time becoming the first Papua New Guinean Airbus A220 Captain after successfully completing her type rating with distinction in Montreal, Canada yesterday (18th November 2024). In fact, Captain Pakii is the first Papua New Guinean pilot to be certified onto the new aircraft.Captain Pakii is among three Air Niugini pilots who started on the Initial A220 Pilot training in Canada as part of the aircraft’s Entry Into Service(EIS). Air Niugini will welcome its first brand new A220 aircraft in September next year, coinciding with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations.
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KUMUL CLUB ROADSHOW COMMENCES IN LAE
Air Niugini is promoting its rebranded Kumul Club passenger loyalty program throughout the domestic ports, commencing with a recent roadshow in Lae, Morobe Province. This is to inform members of the new look Kumul club following its rebranding from Executive Club in September, and the enhanced benefits and value adds as part of the change. Air Niugini’s Manager, Destinations Loyalty Program, Mr Henry Gelu said that with the arrival of the airline’s new aircraft fleet now less than ten months away, it’s an exciting time for Air Niugini and service improvements in all areas are key to its future success. The improvements to Kumul Club and Destinations loyalty programmes are also the airline’s way of recognising and rewarding its loyal, valued customers.
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BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ON DOMESTIC SECTOR
Air Niugini wishes to remind our valued customers about the airline’s standard baggage allowance for travel on domestic flights as we approach the festive season. Please be reminded that the free baggage allowance for domestic flights is 16kg/person. Any weight beyond 16kg will be chargeable as excess baggage.
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