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Asian Development Bank backs Air Niugini fleet renewal

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Air Niugini have signed a US$35.8 million financing package to support the modernisation of Papua New Guinea’s national airline fleet. The investment is aimed at improving operational efficiency, further enhancing safety standards, and strengthening the country’s domestic and international air connectivity, with wider benefits for Papua New Guinea’s social […]

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Air Niugini receives first Airbus A220

Aircraft & Engines

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which it is leasing from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th operator of the A220 worldwide, which is now in service with carriers across five continents. The aircraft, named “People’s Balus”, departed the Airbus Final Assembly Line

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Air Niugini expands A220 fleet with additional Airbus order

Aircraft & Engines

Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft, reinforcing its fleet modernisation strategy. This latest deal follows an initial order for six A220 aircraft made in 2023 and brings the total number of aircraft on order from Airbus to eight. In addition to

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Air Niugini has placed an order for six latest-generation single aisle A220-100s

New fleet boosts Air Niugini’s modernisation programme

Aircraft & Engines

Air Niugini, the flagship airline of Papua New Guinea, has solidified its fleet modernisation strategy by placing a definitive order with Airbus. The deal encompasses six A220-100s, aimed at enhancing the airline’s operations. Additionally, Air Niugini will bolster its fleet with three A220-300s and two more A220-100s leased from third-party lessors. The A220 aircraft will

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Air Niugini has chosen the B787-8 Dreamliner to grow its network

Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini to purchase two new Boeing Dreamliners

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing can now add Papua New Guinea’s flag-carrying airline, Air Niugini to its list of over 85 customers for its 787-8 Dreamliner. The Pacific Island carrier has announced it is to purchase two of the long-haul aircraft in a bid to grow its network across Asia and Australasia. Air Niugini will now be able to

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Asian Development Bank backs Air Niugini fleet renewal

Air Niugini receives first Airbus A220

Air Niugini expands A220 fleet with additional Airbus order

New fleet boosts Air Niugini’s modernisation programme

Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini to purchase two new Boeing Dreamliners

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