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An Integral Part of Papua New Guinea
For nearly four decades, PNG Air has proudly connected the people of Papua New Guinea with safe, reliable, and affordable air services. Listed on the Port Moresby Stock Exchange since 2008, the airline is majority-owned by Papua New Guinean institutions—including the MRDC Group and NasFund—and supported by approximately 2,900 local shareholders.
PNG Air remains committed to being an airline for Papua New Guineans, owned by Papua New Guineans.
Resilience and Renewal
Between 2019 and 2023, PNG Air navigated one of the most turbulent periods in global aviation history. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, with passenger demand collapsing and operations severely disrupted. Despite these pressures, PNG Air demonstrated adaptability through decisive restructuring measures, operational discipline, and strong partnerships that ensured the airline’s continuity.
Through 2024, further challenges such as civil unrest, fuel shortages, and global supply chain bottlenecks tested resilience. Yet PNG Air honoured its commitments, renewed its Maintenance Organisation Certificate for three years, strengthened customer confidence, and began to rebuild with a strong recovery in passenger numbers. These milestones reflect not only resilience but also the spirit of renewal that now defines the airline’s path forward.
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Transformation and Leadership
In 2025, PNG Air launched a three-year strategic plan focused on five pillars: fleet simplification and renewal, restoring capacity, investing in people, elevating operational performance, and growth through network expansion.
- Fleet Renewal: The airline is phasing out the ageing Dash 8-100 fleet, transitioning to an all-ATR 72-600 operation to improve efficiency, standardisation, and passenger experience. New lease agreements for four additional ATR 72-600s—due in late 2025 and early 2026—will expand capacity and enable growth.
- Operational Performance: PNG Air has significantly improved its operational discipline and customer reliability. Its performance trajectory is now aligned with the best practices of respected regional peers such as Singapore Airlines and Qantas, reflecting the airline’s commitment to raising standards across safety, punctuality, and service.
- People and Training: The establishment of an in-house, Part 141 accredited training school reflects investment in developing Papua New Guinea’s next generation of aviation professionals.
Quality, Safety and Compliance
Safety, quality, and compliance are embedded in everything PNG Air does. The airline has consistently demonstrated excellence through multiple independent audits and accreditations.
Highlights include the renewal of its Maintenance Organisation Certificate for three years, retention of the BARS Gold Standard accreditation, and the successful completion of demanding audits by both regulators and leading resource-sector clients.
These outcomes—delivered under the strength of a robust Quality Management System (QMS)—underscore PNG Air’s ability to meet world-class benchmarks while maintaining absolute focus on safety and compliance.
People, Shareholders, Communities and Governance
Our employees are the backbone of PNG Air. Their resilience, professionalism, and dedication through challenging times have anchored our recovery and driven performance improvements across the airline. We continue to invest in their growth, training, and wellbeing.
Our shareholders—from major institutions to thousands of Papua New Guinean nationals—have shown trust and patience as we reshaped the business. Their support has enabled our transformation and underpins our future growth.
For our customers and communities, we remain committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable connectivity. Every flight strengthens economic opportunities, family ties, and community wellbeing across Papua New Guinea.
Our Board and Directors provide stewardship and oversight, ensuring that governance, accountability, and transparency remain at the heart of PNG Air’s operations. Their leadership continues to guide the airline on its journey of renewal and growth.
Looking Forward
Guided by our vision of being PNG’s First Choice Domestic Airline, we are committed to a future defined by service excellence, reliability, and national pride. With a modernising fleet, renewed financial discipline, and a sharpened commitment to customer care, PNG Air is positioning itself as Papua New Guinea’s next-generation airline.
Our mission will continue to inspire every decision we make: to deliver safe, reliable, and timely air travel—connecting communities, supporting economic growth, and celebrating the people, cultures, and environment that make our nation unique.