From todays "National"
PX crews to fuel craft from Cairns
AIR Niugini will now be responsible for refuelling all its Fokker 100 aircraft operating out of Cairns, Australia, effective from Tuesday, according to a media release.
The airline has re-authorised its refuelling crews to handle its F100 fleet.
Air Niugini has approved the resumption of the duty after carrying out a review on the procedures by its fuel crews in Cairns, after the venting of fuel on one of its Fokker 100 aircraft operating out of Cairns airport last Friday.
The aircraft, which was bound for Port Moresby, had to return to Cairns as a result of the problem.
A full investigation is being carried out by Air Niugini’s flight safety department and an independent external investigator.
For now, only Air Niugini crews will refuel its Fokker 100 aircraft operating out of Cairns.