Air Niugini and PNG Air have suspended all flights into Nadzab and Kiunga starting tomorrow (1st September).
This follows a notice from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to the National Airports Corporation for failure to compile and meet administrative regulations.
NAC Managing Director, Rex Kiponge said CASA had accused NAC staff of not completing the Fit and Proper Person Test, which was an administrative matter.
“To put on record, the Airport Manager for Nadzab had passed the FPP Test and was certified by CASA. While for Kiunga, the Airport Safety Manager has submitted his application for FPP Test which is with CASA awaiting schedule of his test,” said Kiponge.
This afternoon, PNG Air issued a statement saying the suspension of flights will remain indefinite because airport regulation works on resolving this issue relates to both aerodromes. While Air Niugini stated it will resume services as soon as the airports are reopened by CASA.
Meanwhile, Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation Walter Schnaubelt has confirmed that both airports will be closed starting tomorrow. The Minister said an update will be posted tomorrow (1st, September) and has urged CASA and NAC to solve the issue swiftly.
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