Q402 Aircraft Now Operates Tokua Flights Due To Runway Upgrade

March 2, 2020

Air Niugini wishes to advise the traveling public that all Fokker flights into Tokua airport, Rabaul are now being operated by the 76 seat Q402 and 50 seat DHC-8-315 aircraft.

This is due to the current runway upgrade by the National Airport Corporation (NAC) which commenced on Monday 24th February, 2020.

The runway upgrade was initially planned to take place on March 9th 2020 however following heavy rains, the works commenced earlier than the initial set date.

NAC has advised that these runway restrictions are expected to continue until June 16^th, however from the period 27th April to 16th June the works will involve further shortening of the runway, hence it will be restricted only to the operation of 36 seat DHC-8-202 aircraft.

Air Niugini is expected to resume Fokker jet operations from 17^th June, however Tokua airport will be closed only for all Sunday flights for 17th June to 5th August to allow for continuous runway works.

Air Niugini regrets any inconvenience this may cause, however the situations is beyond the airline?s control.

 

Corporate Communications Department

Friday 28^th February, 2020