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Stay informed with the latest updates from Air Niugini. Whether it’s new route launches, fleet upgrades, or community initiatives, our news section keeps you connected with all the significant developments. We regularly share updates on achievements, innovations, and partnerships that enhance our service offerings. Read our latest news and stay connected with Air Niugini’s progress and achievements.

December 11, 2023
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Schedule Changes for Air Niugini Cairns Flights

Air Niugini wishes to advise its valued customers that the airline has made changes to its Cairns schedule for this week. This is due to the temporary closure of Cairns airport whilst Tropical Cyclone Jasper is affecting the coast of North Queensland.

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November 27, 2023
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Air Niugini Restarts Fokker Jet Services to Mount Hagen

Air Niugini wishes to advise its valued customers that the airline has resumed Fokker jet services to Kagamuga airport, Mount Hagen today, Monday 27th November. Jet operations to Mount Hagen were suspended in late September to allow the National Airports Corporation (NAC) to carry out urgent maintenance works on the airport runway. During the period of the runway repairs, all Air Niugini flights to Hagen were downgraded to Dash 8 operations.

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November 21, 2023
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Air Niugini Halts Flights to Hoskins, West New Britain

Following the overnight eruption of Mount Ulawun, West New Britain, Air Niugini has suspended all flights to Hoskins due to volcanic ash fall on the runway and taxiways, and in the vicinity of the airport.

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November 14, 2023
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Airbus Beyond to provide Air Niugini with training services

Singapore, 14 November 2023 – Airbus, through its learning subsidiary, Airbus Beyond, has finalised a commitment to support the development of Air Niugini’s human capital. The agreement was co-signed by Airbus Beyond CEO Adam McGonigal and Acting CEO of Air Niugini Gary Seddon in Singapore.The move signifies a pivotal step towards advancing the airline’s workforce capabilities and aims to equip Air Niugini’s middle management with the expertise required for the next phase of its development. This comes following the recent order by the airline for a new A220 fleet.

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October 29, 2023
4 min read
Delays and Disruptions Impact Air Niugini Services

Air Niugini sincerely apologises for the disruption to travel plans being experienced by our loyal and patient customers – both passenger and cargo, domestic and international. The Air Niugini management will not make excuses for the abysmal service levels being experienced of late but will provide some clarity to ensure that there can be no confusion over the issues being faced by the national carrier.

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October 10, 2023
Air Niugini Resumes Jet Operations to Madang

Air Niugini has resumed Fokker jet operations to Madang airport, effective this morning, Tuesday October 10 .The decision to resume jet services was made after the National Airports Corporation has repaired a small portion of the airport runway that was damaged by the earthquake on Saturday. Yesterday, Air Niugini downgraded its flights to Madang by using only Dash 8s   before resuming jet operations today. Safety is always of paramount importance in Air Niugini’s operations.

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October 9, 2023
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Air Niugini Deploys Dash 8 Aircraft to Madang and Hagen

Air Niugini has temporarily downgraded its services to Madang to Dash 8 operations due to damage caused to part of the runway by the earthquake on Saturday October 7. Airport authority, National Airports Corporation(NAC) is currently working on a plan to fix damage caused to the runway. Similarly, all Fokker and Boeing 737 flights to Mount Hagen have been downgraded to Dash8 aircraft due to maintenance works on the runway at Kagamuga airport. The airport runway is shortened to allow NAC to carry out maintenance and repair works on the runway.

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July 29, 2023
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Air Niugini Restarts Domestic Flights as Fuel Supply Normalizes

Air Niugini was able to resume domestic flights late this afternoon after an understanding was reached concerning the supply of fuel by Puma Energy.

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July 27, 2023
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Air Niugini Cancels Domestic Flights Due to Jet Fuel Restrictions by Puma Energy

Air Niugini regrets to inform its valued customers and the public that, effective from midnight tonight, all domestic flights will be cancelled until further notice. This unfortunate decision has been necessitated by the recent imposition of jet fuel restrictions by Puma Energy. Air Niugini sincerely apologises for the inconvenience this disruption may cause to our passengers, travel partners, and stakeholders. We hope that our customers and partners appreciate, the situation imposed by Puma Energy is beyond the control of Air Niugini

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July 26, 2023
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Air Niugini’s Boeing Fleet Returns to Full Capacity

Air Niugini is pleased to advise that both of its widebody Boeing 767 fleet are back in service. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gary Seddon said, “I would like to thank our valued customers for their patience and understanding as we worked through this challenging period. I would also like to thank the dedicated men and women of Air Niugini, who have all contributed across the company, whilst we dealt with this unscheduled maintenance requirement.”

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July 21, 2023
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Flight Disruptions to Mt. Hagen Due to Unserviceable Firefighting Equipment

Air Niugini’s flight to Kagamuga airport, Mt Hagen this morning (PX 180) and  those from yesterday afternoon, PX 186 and PX 188 were disrupted due to unserviceable vehicles responsible for Rescue Fire Fighting Services(RFF). It’s mandatory for the airport authority to ensure these services are available and operational prior to airlines operating into the area, in the unlikely event of an emergency.

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July 17, 2023
3 min read
Young Boy Begins Journey to Become an Aircraft Engineer

One little boy’s dream of becoming an aircraft engineer has only started. Alex Ontimo, a 15- year old, grade six student at Sevese Morea Primary school at Vabukori village in Port Moresby has always been passionate about airplanes, growing up. It was a dream come true when he visited Air Niugini’s Engineering hangar at 7mile, Jackson’s airport in Port Moresby last Friday, 07 July where he had the opportunity to see what engineers do on a daily basis, saw upfront the aircraft engine, landing gears, tyres and board an Air Niugini aircraft for the first time.

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June 24, 2023
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Air Niugini CEO Discusses Schedule Disruptions from Unserviceable Boeing 767

The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Gary Seddon stated that unforeseen technical difficulties with two of our Boeing 767 aircraft, have rendered them both temporarily unserviceable in Brisbane.

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June 14, 2023
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Air Niugini Awards Hiri Hanenamo Quest Winners with Airline Tickets

Air Niugini as part of its sponsorship towards this year’s Hiri Moale Festival presented airline tickets to the winners of the Hiri Hanenamo quest in Port Moresby recently. The airline provides travel for winners and contestants with a mix of domestic and international tickets at the total value of over K70,000. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Seddon when presenting the tickets said Air Niugini as the national airline was proud to support a festival that signifies cultural inheritance and contributes to tourism in the country.

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June 13, 2023
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Air Niugini Supports PNGDF’s First Female Commanding Officer and Pilot at New Zealand Aviation Summit

Air Niugini has proudly supported the attendance of the head of PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) Air Transport Wing Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col), Nancy Wii at a Women in Aviation rally in Hamilton, New Zealand as this prestigious event’s guest speaker. The national airline has provided Port Moresby/Brisbane return tickets for Lt. Col Wii. Lt. Col Wii climbed the ranks of the PNGDF and was promoted to Commanding Officer in February 2022, and is the first female PNGDF commanding officer, heading the force’s Air Transport Wing, as well as being a pilot.

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May 26, 2023
2 min read
Air Niugini Announces Safe Aircraft Return After Engine Shutdown

Air Niugini announced the safe return of one of its aircraft following an engine shutdown during a flight this morning, from Port Moresby to Goroka. The prompt and professional response of the airline crew, in accordance with established protocols, ensured the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew on board. This morning, a De Havilland Dash 8-300 aircraft, operating flight PX160 from Port Moresby to Goroka, experienced a technical issue with the Left-Hand engine, having just departed Jacksons Airport, Port Moresby. The flight crew immediately initiated the appropriate actions as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). They performed an engine shutdown and having sufficiently reduced the landing weight by burning fuel in a holding pattern, safely returned the aircraft to Jacksons.

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