Taily,
The C-90 was there under one of its many registraion changes; but was on its way out.
Nacy Wii is OIC at the PNGDF, she is a very capable flyer, but it would be ulikrly she has maintained her qualifications.
The third PAC-750 is due in POM sometime during September.
The French from New Caledonia sent a team to POM to conduct audits of the two CASA 235 airframes, with a view to returning them to service. Records pertaining to engines, airframe, accessories will be a total mess. The OIC at the time of the CASA 235 landing on a closed runway at Goroka two or three years ago, apparently authorised prop and or governor changes, use of timeX components; apparently brushing aside all regulations.
The PNGDF need guidance; perhaps an alliance with a RAAF Squadron?, rotation of personel from both sides to gain experience. Amongst the abandoned Aravia aircraft you would think there might be enough parts to make two airframes serviceable again. Sadly, lack of motivation and money is a concern. There was no real reason the Aravia's, DC-3's, Nomad's and Huey's should have been allowed to deteriorate to the point of being scrap metal. Oddly enough, largest hangar on the airport, largest parking space, semi-private access road, minimal taxi time to runway.
Patrol Boats ... fishing boats for the politicians.
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