Operator Questions: Papua New Guinea
How many business aviation operators are there in Papua New Guinea?
According to open sources, there are 15 operators based in eight cities: Goroka, Port Moresby (Jacksons International), Madang, Balikpapan (Sepinggan); Mount Hagen; Port Moresby (Jacksons International), Mount Hagen, and Hoskins. The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.
What types of aircraft do operators in Papua New Guinea have?
Local airlines' fleets include the Pacific 750XSTOL, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 767-200, Boeing 767-300, Dassault Falcon 900EX, and De Havilland DHC-8-200. We select the appropriate aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.
Why look at the operator's AOC?
An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.
