Civil Aviation

Aviation safety sector works together to respond to TC Harold

This is part of efforts to assist the operators as they respond to Tropical Cyclone Harold.

“PASO is currently providing technical expertise to CAAV to assist with airworthiness certificates renewals for commercial chartered operators’ aircraft that have had major maintenance carried out,” said PASO Operations Manager, Netava Waqa.

Upgraded Kegesuglo airstrip to service Mt Wilhelm

The re-development of the Kegesuglo airstrip will give accessibility to both local and international tourists to visit Mt Wilhelm.

Chief executive officer of Rural Airstrip Agencies John Bromley signed the MOU with Kundiawa Gembogl Administration, promising the maintenance work to be carried out before the end of the year.

Bromley said the upgrading will not only provide services to visitors but also help villagers transport their fresh produce to the market.