Quick response in midflight emergency A medical emergency involving a choking baby on a PNG Air flight out of Mt Hagen on January 23 had a fortunate outcome thanks to the quick actions of the crew who administered CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to save the little boy. The drama began as the flight reached cruising altitude, with the infant’s frantic mother pressing the call button twice to signal the cabin crew to come quickly. “As I was walking towards her, I saw she was struggling to help her baby as the infant was choking and couldn’t breathe properly,” the attending crew member wrote in her flight report of the incident. “She panickily handed her baby over and asked me to help her. I asked the mother if she had given him anything that would make him choke but she said no. I took the baby to the back and was trying to remove his jumper when he stopped breathing and fell into unconsciousness. I immediately commenced CPR while (my colleague) was communicating with the tech crew of the current situation in the cabin. After the 20th compression, the baby started crying and was breathing so we administered oxygen at low flow to help revive him completely. By then the aircraft was already headed back to Kagamuga Airport (Mt Hagen). “We didn’t have ample time to figure out what was wrong with the baby, however, given the situation, we had to react fast. We later advised the tech crew that we used the therapeutic oxygen bottle to assist the child.” A heartfelt vote of thanks to all involved for averting this near- tragedy.
Demas Saul performs one of his hits at the second annual PapaGraun Music Festival at Port Moresby’s NFS in December “As an airline that connects people, we understand music plays a significant role in bringing people together”
Support for PapaGraun Music Festival For the second year in a row, PNG Air was a proud silver sponsor of the PapaGraun Music Festival, flying in musicians from across the country to Port Moresby for the two-day event at the National Football Stadium on December 10 and 11. The aim of the festival is to unite a thousand tribes through authentic PNG music and it did not disappoint, with some of our biggest names performing, including Mereani Masani, Tonton Malele, Kronos, Demas Saul, Estapacifica, Saii Kay and Sir George Telek, in a lineup of about 40 artists. As an airline that connects people, we understand music plays a significant role in bringing people together so were excited to support this showcase of PNG musical talent. The festival is also working on Project Hanmak, which has several objectives including setting up a database of PNG
musicians and building the country’s first music museum, the PapaGraun Exhibition Centre in Port Moresby. PNG Air renews sponsorship of Central Dabaris PNG Air’s sponsorship of Central Dabaris Rugby Club has been renewed for a further three years. As the club’s official partner, the airline provides flights and logistical support for the team to fly to their games outside of Port Moresby. PNG Air recognises that sport plays a key role in development, and is proud to support Central Dabaris in its endeavours to promote rugby throughout the nation. At the December 22 signing, PNG Air chief commercial officer Simon C. Pitt acknowledged the support the club showed the airline through its social media platforms. “We recognise this is a significant partnership and are proud to support the Central Dabaris for the next three years,” Mr Pitt said.
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