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A nation arises

In 1973 Air Niugini took flight with a vision to connect this beautiful nation to itself, and to the world.

A legendary past.
An amazing future.

Air Niugini is synonymous with the hopes and dreams of Papua New Guineans.

Today, after 50 years in the air, Air Niugini continues to play a crucial role in Papua New Guinea’s economy and basic transport
needs. Our airline provides a vital service to business, government, families, communities and the tourist industry.

The Queen of the skies.

When Air Niugini first took to the skies, our pilots and passengers flew in WW2-issue Douglas DC-3s.

Douglas DC-3

1973

Our airline first took off with a mix of Fokker F-27 Friendships and rugged WW2 surplus DC-3s as the backbone of our fleet. Our first flight? Port Moresby to Rabaul.

BOEING 787-8 DREAMLINER

2026

From 2026, we’ll be flying Boeing’s futuristic 787-9 Dreamliner.
With twice the wingspan of the venerable DC-3, our two new wide-body Dreamliners will be the King and Queen of our fleet.

You’re in safe hands

We believe that safety starts well before the engines begin turning.

Air Niugini Accreditations

  • Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) PNG
  • Foreign Air Operator Certificate
  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Australia
  • Registered BARS Operator with 
Gold Status-2021
  • Registered IOSA Operator completed in
accordance with the IATA
  • Operational Safety
Audit Program (IOSA)

The top lessons I have learned from my experience working with the national airline is to treat everyone the same, work as a team to meet the company’s goal, and maintaining the company’s highest safety standard.

Captain Paul KodorAir New Guinea Check Pilot

Our Vision

To be the premier airline in Papua New Guinea providing the best air service in the region

Our mission is to continue to be the premier airline to Papua New Guinea striving to provide safe, reliable, cost effective and profitable air operation while exceeding the expectations of our customers and stakeholders.

Discover PNG

We’re far from the land of the unexpected.

From the highlands to the islands, our nation is home to some of the world’s last untouched wilderness. Pristine enclaves full of life and exotic wonder await you.