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From today's Post Courier Drum 6 May 2009.
AIR NIUGINI NOT ALWAYS TO BLAME.
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THANKS Qantas. Folk were quick to jump on Air Niugini for the delays to Oz flights on Monday but this time it was a Qantas 767 that broke down on the Jacksons tarmac. Maybe Qantas didn’t want to risk one of their newer planes and sent us an old one to fill the gap. Hope the overnight stay for the crew was not too frightening?
AIR NIUGINI NOT ALWAYS TO BLAME.
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THANKS Qantas. Folk were quick to jump on Air Niugini for the delays to Oz flights on Monday but this time it was a Qantas 767 that broke down on the Jacksons tarmac. Maybe Qantas didn’t want to risk one of their newer planes and sent us an old one to fill the gap. Hope the overnight stay for the crew was not too frightening?
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Minosave masta lon buk! For all the horiffic stories before the audit, silence prevails.
But I hear that the the three-holer Chieftan has been put on the back-burner for a wee while to allow heat to dissipate!
But I hear that the the three-holer Chieftan has been put on the back-burner for a wee while to allow heat to dissipate!
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Can I say that the 4 sectors that I have done with the PX Cabin crew on these QF Charters were a delight. They were professional, courteous, happy and appeared to be enjoying their work. It was a rare change of direction for us and I must also admit the overnight at the Airways Hotel at POM was very pleasant. Nice View from the restaurant!
Also the crew meals were a lot better than what we get in QF!
Also the crew meals were a lot better than what we get in QF!
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Does anyone in the know, know the truth why Viva Macau ceased their relationship with Air Niugini and the767. Would have thought it was a great deal for both companies? Just curious not trying to stir the pot.
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Air Macau vs QF 767.
Is not QF a code-share partner with PX. Why give $$$$'s to ZG when QF may have a few 76's available?
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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Sharpie True Maybe Viva thought they had already hit the "Jackpot" jokes aside being code share with QF why then spark up a relationship with ZG why not staight to QF, was ZG a better deal?
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I do not know, But Saigon should.
I think that you may find that when the deal was done with zg, qf were rather busy and could not spare an aircraft. Just a thought.
I think that you may find that when the deal was done with zg, qf were rather busy and could not spare an aircraft. Just a thought.
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Airways bring it on!
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I must agree PNG is a fantastic place for those aussies/nz/s ready for real flying and and a great time! I visit the place at least 5 times year great beer, great gals! live life on the wild side!
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I must agree PNG is a fantastic place for those aussies/nz/s ready for real flying and and a great time! I visit the place at least 5 times year great beer, great gals! live life on the wild side!
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The Q400s are still in the plumbing. I have also heard that PX may have climbed up the ladder some what in regard to the 787 delivery. Possibly a few more Boeings on the way as well, mainly thanks to the resources boom in PNG at the moment. The XL Falcon saga has gone a bit quite in the past month or so, I guess the thing will show up sometime.
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Can any of you folk tell me are they recruiting at the moment. Have sent of a C.V and no reply a couple of times.
What is the best way to go about it with these guys any help appreciated either here or P.M. me please
Another remenant of that forging company Sky Air World #$%&@#$%^&*^%$@#ards
What is the best way to go about it with these guys any help appreciated either here or P.M. me please
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All too quiet on the PX front ....
Things are a bit quiet on the PX front. Any updates on the B787, the elusive Falcon or the CAA Audit?
I hear there is a new CAA Ops inspector inbound... he is ex CASA and he mentioned that CASA were going to be a bit more involved with PNG CAA, not sure in what capacity though. Is this a result of the audit?
I hear there is a new CAA Ops inspector inbound... he is ex CASA and he mentioned that CASA were going to be a bit more involved with PNG CAA, not sure in what capacity though. Is this a result of the audit?
Ah,
It's all happening the Q400s are coming so they recon,people have been offered jobs. Bit quite as to what the new guys have been offered. Just hope the company doesn't offer sweetheart deals to the direct entry captains just to get people to sign the contracts and get the thing going,as has been the situation in the past. What ever happened to time in country,this is/has being overlooked. Would you feel happy being in the back of an Air Niugini aircraft with your wife and kids,while the crew are trying to get into a place like Chimbu in marginal weather,and you knew the captain was experienced on type,but not very experienced in PNG,especially if he or she had a 500 hour cadet in the right seat ?
It will be interesting to see them get this program up and running,especially with engineering and the proving flights.
The ex CASA FOI,he would happen to be ex CASA Darwin would he ?
It's all happening the Q400s are coming so they recon,people have been offered jobs. Bit quite as to what the new guys have been offered. Just hope the company doesn't offer sweetheart deals to the direct entry captains just to get people to sign the contracts and get the thing going,as has been the situation in the past. What ever happened to time in country,this is/has being overlooked. Would you feel happy being in the back of an Air Niugini aircraft with your wife and kids,while the crew are trying to get into a place like Chimbu in marginal weather,and you knew the captain was experienced on type,but not very experienced in PNG,especially if he or she had a 500 hour cadet in the right seat ?
It will be interesting to see them get this program up and running,especially with engineering and the proving flights.
The ex CASA FOI,he would happen to be ex CASA Darwin would he ?
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Open Skies Policy for PNG
In the Post Guria today......
Tuesday 21st July, 2009
Govt eyes ‘open sky’ policy
By Gorethy Kenneth
THE Government is now closing in on open sky policy and by the end of this year should enter into Phase 1 of the operation.
This is the international competition allowing all domestic aviation routes with airlines being permitted to use aircraft of their choice on these routes.
And under the Air Service Agreements the Government is also negotiating the PNG South Korea route after the PNG/Fiji, PNG/Malaysia and PNG/Australia.
“The overall strategy is to seek to achieve fair and equitable opportunities for each country’s designated carrier,” Mr Polye said.
“When negotiating new bi-lateral air services agreements and reviewing existing ones, PNG will seek to incorporate:
- Multiple destinations;
- Multiple carriers;
- Airlines to determine capacity;
- Airfares determined by market forces and where an international fare can only be disallowed if both governments agree-known as “double disapproval pricing”;
- Liberal charter arrangements; and
- Practices that support fair and equitable competition.
“Full completion will be allowed on all domestic aviation routes with airlines being permitted to use aircraft of their choice on these routes, subject to safety and airport capacity requirements,” Mr Polye said.
“Foreign owned companies will be allowed to operate PNG’s domestic air transport market subject to them providing evidence that the equity holding of PNG citizens will be 51 per cent within five years of establishing the local operation.”
Mr Polye said this approach had been earmarked to enhance competition which would be introduced over an extended period and would be detailed as part of the long term National Strategy and should be made in phases:
- PHASE 1 – International Competition
- PHASE 2 – Encourage domestic operators to compete against other existing operators; and
- PHASE 3 – allowing full entry of international operators into domestic markets.
Air Niugini yesterday advised they were still undergoing negotiations therefore could not comment further.
Tuesday 21st July, 2009
Govt eyes ‘open sky’ policy
By Gorethy Kenneth
THE Government is now closing in on open sky policy and by the end of this year should enter into Phase 1 of the operation.
This is the international competition allowing all domestic aviation routes with airlines being permitted to use aircraft of their choice on these routes.
And under the Air Service Agreements the Government is also negotiating the PNG South Korea route after the PNG/Fiji, PNG/Malaysia and PNG/Australia.
“The overall strategy is to seek to achieve fair and equitable opportunities for each country’s designated carrier,” Mr Polye said.
“When negotiating new bi-lateral air services agreements and reviewing existing ones, PNG will seek to incorporate:
- Multiple destinations;
- Multiple carriers;
- Airlines to determine capacity;
- Airfares determined by market forces and where an international fare can only be disallowed if both governments agree-known as “double disapproval pricing”;
- Liberal charter arrangements; and
- Practices that support fair and equitable competition.
“Full completion will be allowed on all domestic aviation routes with airlines being permitted to use aircraft of their choice on these routes, subject to safety and airport capacity requirements,” Mr Polye said.
“Foreign owned companies will be allowed to operate PNG’s domestic air transport market subject to them providing evidence that the equity holding of PNG citizens will be 51 per cent within five years of establishing the local operation.”
Mr Polye said this approach had been earmarked to enhance competition which would be introduced over an extended period and would be detailed as part of the long term National Strategy and should be made in phases:
- PHASE 1 – International Competition
- PHASE 2 – Encourage domestic operators to compete against other existing operators; and
- PHASE 3 – allowing full entry of international operators into domestic markets.
Air Niugini yesterday advised they were still undergoing negotiations therefore could not comment further.
They have had numerous Falcon drivers turn down the 900 gig as they wanted 12 mths in country contract.
Last I heard it was moving to a rotational contract and they were still testing the waters, the guys I know that were asked all turned it down.
Sounds like they dont want to pay for the experience they request.
Last I heard it was moving to a rotational contract and they were still testing the waters, the guys I know that were asked all turned it down.
Sounds like they dont want to pay for the experience they request.