More Air Niugini Pilots Complete Airbus A220 Training in Canada
Air Niugini is proud to announce that Captain Joachim Ortlauf, Captain Paul Lohia and First Officer(FO) Alipate Vasutoga, have successfully completed their Airbus A220 type rating training at the world-class Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada. Their achievement brings the total number of A220-qualified Air Niugini pilots to seven, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization journey. Two…
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Air Niugini and PNG Tourism Promotion Authority Make Historic Debut at Iconic Singapore Travel Events
Air Niugini and the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) have proudly made a historic debut in Singapore, jointly showcasing the vibrancy of Papua New Guinea at two prestigious promotional platforms — the NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) Travel Fair (15–17 August 2025) and the Changi Jewel Destination Awareness Campaign (17 August 2025). Under…
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Air Niugini Unveils Commemorative Livery on the First Airbus A220, Celebrating PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary
Air Niugini is thrilled to unveil a special commemorative livery on its first Airbus A220, marking a significant milestone in both the airline’s history and Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The brand-new aircraft, affectionately dubbed the “People’s Balus,” features a vibrant livery that incorporates Papua New Guinea’s national flag and the official 50th Independence…
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Update on the “People’s Balus” – Airbus A220
Air Niugini’s first Airbus A220, affectionately dubbed The People’s Balus, is coming to life in spectacular fashion. Papua New Guineans can expect a full unveiling next week, but today, we’re proud to share a sneak preview of this historic milestone. Fresh out of the paint shop at the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada, the aircraft gleams with…
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PORT MORESBY STUDENTS LIGHT THE WAY IN STEM EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – More than 500 primary and secondary school students at Paradise College, Port Moresby are taking part in a hands-on, STEM-focused education program this week, with integral support from Airbus and Air Niugini. The program is part of a powerful initiative striving to end energy poverty, led by global impact…
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All Fifteen Major Domestic Airports can Accommodate the Airbus A220
Air Niugini CEO, Gary Seddon, has announced that comprehensive technical studies undertaken by the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, have confirmed that all 15 airports currently served by the Fokker fleet can accommodate the incoming A220 aircraft. The Airbus A220 Pavement Compatibility Study of Papua New Guinea Airports has declared that the Airbus A220 is capable of operating across all…
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Air Niugini Pilots Complete Airbus A220 Training in Canada
More Air Niugini pilots are progressing through their type rating training in Mirabel, Canada. This includes Captain Andrew Casupang and Captain Dekes Mileng, who successfully passed their A220 training at the Airbus facility last week. More pilots are expected to complete their certification during August. Another group will head over in September. This is all…
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NIUSKY PACIFIC AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OUTAGES CAUSE DISRUPTION TO FLIGHTS
Air Niugini confirms that a temporary outage of the Air Traffic Control radar and tracking systems in Port Moresby and Mt. Hagen, managed by NiuSky Pacific, resulted in disruptions to some flight operations this afternoon. Niusky Pacific are conducting investigations into the outage. The systems were restored at 3:25pm. The safety of our passengers and crew remain our utmost…
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Air Niugini Flies Children Home After Successful Heart Operations
Nine children and their guardians have returned home after successfully undergoing life-saving heart surgery in Port Moresby, with help from Air Niugini. The most recent group includes three children from Tari in Hela Province, siblings Undialu (8) and Rickson Philip (10), and their cousin Nathan Handape (10). On Friday, 11th July, Air Niugini’s CEO Gary…
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Air Niugini Condemns Violent Acts on NAC Personnel Involved in Airport Projects
Air Niugini strongly condemns the recent violent attacks against National Airports Corporation (NAC) personnel, contractors, and properties at Gurney and Hoskins airports. These criminal acts not only endanger lives but also impede critical airport development projects essential for Papua New Guinea’s progress. Last Thursday (10th July), armed assailants ambushed and attacked NAC contractors transporting equipment…
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Air Niugini Staff Prepare for Airbus A220 with Innovative Upskilling Program
Earlier this month, Air Niugini participated in the first “Airbus Beyond” Training Program to be delivered in Papua New Guinea—an integral part of the airline’s preparation for the arrival of the state-of-the-art Airbus A220 in September this year. This pioneering initiative brought together 18 staff members from various departments and ports, within Air Niugini for…
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Air Niugini Celebrates Annual Safety Day With Staff and Stakeholder Participation
Air Niugini successfully hosted its second annual Safety Day on Friday, 30 May 2025, at its headquarters in Port Moresby. The event saw full participation from staff and stakeholders, reinforcing the airline’s unwavering commitment to fostering a robust safety culture across all operations. Under the theme “Yumi Bung Wantaim: Lukautim Wok, Lukautim Balus, Lukautim Laip”…
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A New Era Dawns For Papua New Guinea!
Air Niugini’s first brand new A220, dubbed the “People’s Balus”, has now entered final assembly at the Airbus Canada factory at Mirabel, Montreal. The aircraft is planned for delivery to Port Moresby in September coinciding with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
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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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