Fokker 70

The aircraft was welcomed with a hose-down from fire trucks followed by performances from traditional singsing groups.

Speaking during the arrival at the terminal yesterday, Provincial Administrator Williamson Hosea said the naming of the aircraft is something that the people of West New Britain must be proud of.

He said Hoskins port, being the second contributor to the Air Niugini coffers after Mt Hagen, was a bonus in terms of promoting tourism in the province.

Provincial Administrator Williamson Hosea told Loop PNG  the naming of the aircraft was timely to showcase Hoskins to the rest of the provinces in the country and overseas.

He said West New Britain have some of the hidden tourist destinations that never known to tourists.
“With the naming of this aircraft, it will help sell WNB to the tourism market.”

Air Niugini unveiled its third Fokker 70 naming it “Hoskins” this morning.

The naming of the aeroplane will coincide with the PNG Games in November which West New Britain is hosting.