PNG Air Volume 39

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Flights return to Mendi PNG Air flights to and from Port Moresby have been restored to the Southern Highlands town of Mendi after seven long years in neighbouring towns Mt Hagen, Goroka and Lae to fly to the capital. The new-look Mendi airport and terminal was officially opened by the Southern Highlands Provincial Government with much fanfare and even some tears on May 2, with once a week PNG Air flights beginning on Saturday, June 8. which locals were forced to travel to “The new-look Mendi airport and terminal was officially opened with much fanfare and even some tears on May 2, with once a week PNG Air flights beginning on Saturday, June 8”

The new-look Mendi Airport was re-opened on May 2 by Prime Minister James Marape and Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt

Unveilling the new airport plaque. Photo: National Airports Corporation

are to drive socio- economic growth by promoting efficient and affordable connectivity for SHP residents and businesses to the rest of PNG, which

in turn enhances market access for

local commodities and positions the province as an attractive travel destination.

The collaboration between the SHP

Government and PNG Air to restore air travel to Mendi reflects a robust public-private partnership driven by the visionary leadership of SH Governor William Powi. PNG Air is delighted to be a part of such a significant milestone of bringing tangible

Official cutting of the ribbon inside the new-look terminal. Photo: National Airports Corporation

The resumption of flights follows the provision of a K2m advancement to

benefits to the people of Mendi through use of its air transport network and modern ATR aircraft. Other partners also played a vital role

before subsidised flights could begin, including the National Airport Corporation in carrying out essential infrastructure works at the Mendi airport,

the airline from the SHP Government to subsidise passenger air travel, announced on January 18 this year. Key objectives in providing the subsidy

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