Travel & Tourism
The new Civil Aviation Minister, Walter Schnaubelt, has said he’s committed to improving Papua New Guinea’s aviation industry as it is a critical area for the government. The minister is seeking information on the problems and difficulties faced by those in the aviation sector to help them overcome any issues they may face. One such problem is that posed by Covid-19, which the minister has noted makes improvements particularly difficult.
The Australian Government has granted Papua New Guinea AU$580 million to rebuild and upgrade its ports (roughly K1.48 billion). The State Enterprise Minister, William Duma, stated K66.4 million was already earmarked for Kavieng Port. The New Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, Nolis Thomas, said the initiative would create local jobs and boost New Ireland’s export earnings. Mr Thomas said, “Just by having the project here will provide employment
NORDIC Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered a De Havilland Dash 8-400, MSN 4184, to Link PNG on lease. The aircraft was originally scheduled to deliver in 2019, however, due to the impact of COVID-19 on travel restrictions the delivery was postponed. The improving conditions and easing of restrictions in Papua New Guinea have allowed for the delivery to take place. MSN 4184 is the final aircraft to deliver as part
AIR Niugini has updated its purchase contract with the Boeing Company to delay the delivery of the four Boeing 737 MAX jets it has on order until at least 2024. The airline’s managing director, Alan Milne, said the four 737 MAX jets were ordered in 2014, and the airline had originally been due to receive its first aircraft later this year. “This delay will give the airline more time to
CRUISE passengers docked in Rabaul, East New Britain Province, have been interviewed about potential tours and excursions as part of efforts to strengthen local tourism. Supported by the Australian Government in partnership with Carnival Australia and The Difference Incubator, YuMi Tourism Partners is an initiative being rolled out across the South Pacific region to assist tourism entrepreneurs build their business models to fit the needs of customers. Michael Mihajlov from
