NAC

The redevelopment of the airport will cost K55 million under the Asian Development Bank funded Civil Aviation Development Investment Program (CADIP).

Hela Governor, Philip Undialu, said the signing of the agreement is well over due.

He thanked the National Government, NAC, and ADB for considering Hela this time for the redevelopment.

The K55m will be used to do fencing, terminal, and runway sealing. 

“For the long term, we are also planning on doing the same for the Komo airport,” says Undialu.

Konga is new ENB governor!

East New Britain Province has a new governor in Nakikus Konga.

http://www.looppng.com/elections/konga-new-enb-governor-63383

Maru will be declared: RO

The people of Yangoru-Saussia in East Sepik have returned Richard Maru to Parliament for his second term.

http://www.looppng.com/elections/maru-will-be-declared-ro-63382

Speaking at the Civil Aviation Sector Leaders Conference today, Minister Davies made a personal appreciation for the support and leadership in the five years he was Minister for Civil Aviation.

Member for Pomio, Elias Kapavore, said this today when signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the East New Britain Provincial Government, and the National Airports Corporation. The historical Jacquinot Bay Airport, a World War II relic, has seen very little development over the years.

However, with increasing travel to and from the area, urgent attention was required.

“We are beginning to see an increase in the number of people travelling in and out of Pomio.”

The seven member board, appointed by the National Executive Council, was announced on Monday by Minister for Civil Aviation Davis Steven.

The board will be headed by new acting managing director and chief executive officer Richard Yopo and Chairman Reuben Aila, who represents the Chamber of Commerce.

Chairman Sir Frederick Reiher continuously repeated this statement on Wednesday when receiving an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the PNG Civil Aviation Authority for a further five years.

The certificate confirms that Air Niugini has again successfully met all regulatory safety standards and requirements, set by CASA PNG and the Civil Aviation Act.

Sir Frederick said the certificate reflects the continued success of the airlines commitment to maintaining the highest possible safety standard across all the airlines operations.