MAGAZINE PNG Air
Thank you for choosing to fly with the people’s airline. The first few months of 2024 saw us ease out of the peak period only to be thrust into a fuel crisis – something for which our industry and the country was not prepared. Our business took a huge hit as daily operation was affected. Our RPT (Regular Public Transport) flight schedule was compromised, and as a result significantly reduced. We managed to have contingencies in place to carry us through the uncertain times. I would like to thank our staff for their support and all their tireless efforts in ensuring all our aircraft were still flying through this period. This first quarter was challenging but, as always, we persevered and navigated through this. We will not let these setbacks deter us from moving through the period of consolidation to driving efficiencies and strategically planning for the future. Be reassured: the safety of our customers, the quality of our service and product to market still continue to be big drivers for our business. The arrival of an additional ATR aircraft in late April will allow us to rebuild a more robust RPT schedule tailored to meet the needs of our customers. At PNG Air, the staff work hard to ensure we get you, our loyal and valued customers, to your intended destinations safely and on time. We appreciate your choice to travel with PNG Air – whether you are one of our regular passengers or travelling with us for the first time. We hope your travel experience with us is nothing short of spectacular. I would also like to acknowledge the ongoing support of our contract partners, Newmont and St Barbara Mining, both in New Ireland Province, and also K92 Mining in Morobe Province. As always, PNG Air will continue to strive to satisfy our customer expectations of transporting you safely from where you are, to where you need to be. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon as we continue to connect Papua New Guinea.
PUBLISHED BY Pacific Islands Publishing Editor Margo Nugent m.nugent@moore.com.pg Airline Editorial Contact Dalai Thomas dalai.thomas@pngair.com.pg Sales and Distribution Maiyola Steven pipsales@moore.com.pg
Design and Layout Anthony Lingnonge pipart@moore.com.pg Correspondence to the airline:
All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 by Pacific Islands Publishing, a division of Moore Business Systems (PNG) Limited. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Statements, opinions and viewpoints expressed by the writers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, editor or the airline. Information contained in this publication is assumed to be correct only at the time it was originally obtained by the writers and may be subject to change at any time without notice. Any material accepted is subject to revision as is necessary in the publisher’s sole discretion to meet the requirements of this publication. While all care will be taken, neither the publisher nor the airline will accept responsibility for accidental loss or damage. Marketing Manager PO Box 170, Boroko, N.C.D. Papua New Guinea Ph: +675 302 3100 Fax: +675 325 2219 E: pngair@pngair.com.pg Editorial correspondence to: The Editor Pacific Islands Publishing PO Box 7543, Boroko, N.C.D. Papua New Guinea Ph: +675 321 0000 Fax: +675 321 0002 E: m.nugent@moore.com.pg Printer Moore Printing Scratchley Road, Badili N.C.D. Papua New Guinea Ph: +675 321 0000
Enjoy your flight.
Best regards and God Bless,
Brian Fraser Chief Executive Officer
Cover photo PNG hip hop crew Wan Squad perform at the 2023 World Hip Hop Dance Champonship in Phoenix, Arizona, in August last year where they placed fourth “Dancing to the Top” Page 8 Photo supplied by Wan Squad
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