Following disruptions to Air Niugini flight PX 180 this morning and flights PX 186 and PX 188 yesterday afternoon to Kagamuga airport, Mt Hagen, Air Niugini resolved that the disruptions were due to unserviceable vehicles responsible for Rescue Fire Fighting Services(RFF).
The flight carrier reiterated that it was mandatory for the airport authority to ensure these services are made available and operational prior to airlines operating into the area, especially in the event that there may be an emergency.
Both vehicles are owned by National Airports Corporation (NAC), who are working to restore the equipment to full operations.
Air Niugini made known that it is exploring options with CASAPNG and NAC to establish an interim safety strategy and appropriate contingency planning to allow operations to recommence, ensuring that the options considered will not compromise the safety of the traveling public or its crew.
