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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AIR NIUGINI PREPARES STAFF FOR THE ARRIVAL OF AIRBUS A220 AIRCRAFT
Air Niugini held its first town hall meeting recently to brief staff on the progress of the new Airbus A220s Entry Into Service (EIS) and communicate new changes and developments in preparation for the arrival of the first aircraft in September, next year. 115 Air Niugini employees attended.Its the initiative of the airlines Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Seddon, and the Air Niugini Board of Directors, to ensure staff are better informed, engaged, and committed to a transformation program that will improve the performance of the company.
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AIR NIUGINI LAUNCHES KUMUL CLUB
Air Niugini is pleased to announce the rebranding of its esteemed Executive club to a fresh new look, vibrant Kumul club with a new logo and new membership cards. The launch event took place in Port Moresby last night (Tuesday 24th Sept). The enriched Kumul Club under the airlines Destinations Loyalty Program demonstrates Air Niuginis…
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Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 P2-PXC Struck by Ground Services Vehicle in Manila, Philippines
An Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 was struck by a ground services vehicle on Friday evening 16th August, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila. The Air Niugini aircraft had just arrived from Port Moresby. There were no passengers or crew aboard the aircraft when the incident occurred. The damage is to the rear lower section of the fuselage, near the cargo door.
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Conditions of Carriage on Mercury, a Dangerous Good
Air Niugini wishes to advise customers and the general public that airfreight of Mercury is a Dangerous Goods. Air Niugini will ONLY ACCEPT MERCURY if properly Packed, Marked, Labelled, Documented and Declared in accordance with the Airlines Dangerous Goods Acceptance policies and procedures.
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Air Niugini Resumes Fokker Jet Operations to Rabaul
Air Niugini wishes to advise the traveling public that the airline will resume Fokker jet operations to Tokua airport, Rabaul effective from Saturday, 10th August 2024. The decision to resume flights follows the completion of airport runway repair works by the National Airports Corporation (NAC). With the resumption of jet operations to Rabaul, there will…
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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 11 Airbus A220 aircraft for Air Niugini
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and Air Niugini have finalized engine and aftermarket agreements for the GTF engines that will power the airline’s fleet of 11 Airbus A220 aircraft.
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Air Niugini Cadet Pilots Begin Training
Seven young Papua New Guineans who are part of Air Niugini’s National Pilot Cadet Program left Port Moresby over the weekend to commence their initial 18 months pilot training at Flight Training Adelaide, in South Australia.
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Air Niugini Announces Airfare Adjustments
Air Niugini wishes to advise our valued customers that the airline is implementing an adjustment to domestic airfares effective today, Monday 15th July. The airline is restructuring its airfares to create better value for the traveling public whilst ensuring a consistent delivery of safer airline services.
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