APNG Issues?
Looking at whats going on next door might be some musical chairs coming up again. One thing that's certain for sure is that the T&Cs won't be improving for the airline guys in PNG anytime soon.
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Mmm indeed Duck... Air Nogot just put out a shot across the bow for expats (much like the Fiji sideshow), so it will be interesting to see what's in store for Balus.
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Is this one of the reasons why the annual report hasn't been released??
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19. Airlines PNG aircraft DHC-8 - 103, flight CG1600 crash near Madang PNG 13 October 2011
A Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft operated by airlines PNG registration number P2 - M CJ crashed 33 km south east of Madang Papuan New Guinea. The Papuan New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) in its preliminary report released 2 November 2011 reported “at approximately 1715, the aircraft’s over speed warning horn sounded. Very shortly afterwards, both propellers simultaneously overspread and exceeded their maximum permitted revolutions per minute (rpm) by in excess of 60%. Witnesses of the ground reported hearing a loud ‘bang’ as this occurred.”
Mr Nunan has been contacted by families of some of the deceased passengers concerning various issues and possible claims in particular claims pursuant to the PNG Civil Aviation (Aircraft Operators’ Liability) Act of 1975. 28 passengers were fatally injured during the impact and subsequent fuel-fed fire. There were four survivors. The AIC is continuing its investigations particularly in relation to the engine and propeller assemblies, maintenance documentation and procedures and components of the power lever quadrant.
A Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft operated by airlines PNG registration number P2 - M CJ crashed 33 km south east of Madang Papuan New Guinea. The Papuan New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) in its preliminary report released 2 November 2011 reported “at approximately 1715, the aircraft’s over speed warning horn sounded. Very shortly afterwards, both propellers simultaneously overspread and exceeded their maximum permitted revolutions per minute (rpm) by in excess of 60%. Witnesses of the ground reported hearing a loud ‘bang’ as this occurred.”
Mr Nunan has been contacted by families of some of the deceased passengers concerning various issues and possible claims in particular claims pursuant to the PNG Civil Aviation (Aircraft Operators’ Liability) Act of 1975. 28 passengers were fatally injured during the impact and subsequent fuel-fed fire. There were four survivors. The AIC is continuing its investigations particularly in relation to the engine and propeller assemblies, maintenance documentation and procedures and components of the power lever quadrant.
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Big announcement never happened it is PNG after all. I think they are still in a trading holt. I guess they just hope no one notices. Not much fun being a public company when you are bleeding.
Good sleuth work Cactus, I reckon there will be many law suits over that prang. On the other side I reckon Airlines of PNG will counter sue the manufacturer, and the lawyers will get richer.
Good sleuth work Cactus, I reckon there will be many law suits over that prang. On the other side I reckon Airlines of PNG will counter sue the manufacturer, and the lawyers will get richer.
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and the lawyers will get richer.
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Ain't that the truth Pinky. Geeup, they are hiring again they advertised the other day in the local "Rag". Amazing!!! What management school did these people attend. At least the plots know what they are doing.
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Amazing!!! What management school did these people attend. At least the plots know what they are doing.
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APNG announcement this month and Skytrans special audit by CASA
Ret, the APNG announcement is planned for this month, a little later than expected, but it is imminent. By law they can't defer the publication of the annual report too much longer, and Pinocchio is busy fine tuning (well trying to fine tune) the finer details.
Their brothers at Skytrans have a special CASA audit starting Tuesday in Cairns. They were only audited 6 months ago or so, and now a special audit comprising AOC and parts 142 and 145 is about to begin. Naturally head office have been scurrying about for 2 weeks in a mad panic, tidying the furniture, asking pilots to have their uniforms ironed, been busy 'sweeping', you know all of those things. Funny that, I've never understood why people who supposedly know what they're doing and are acting compliantly would need to panic so feverishly before an audit? Anyway, it's a big few weeks ahead for he entrepreneur and the school teacher, maybe the cardboard cutout and the ex Gladstone check-in agent will lead the parade?
Their brothers at Skytrans have a special CASA audit starting Tuesday in Cairns. They were only audited 6 months ago or so, and now a special audit comprising AOC and parts 142 and 145 is about to begin. Naturally head office have been scurrying about for 2 weeks in a mad panic, tidying the furniture, asking pilots to have their uniforms ironed, been busy 'sweeping', you know all of those things. Funny that, I've never understood why people who supposedly know what they're doing and are acting compliantly would need to panic so feverishly before an audit? Anyway, it's a big few weeks ahead for he entrepreneur and the school teacher, maybe the cardboard cutout and the ex Gladstone check-in agent will lead the parade?
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Why would APNG hire the ex PX expats? APNG recently got rid of experienced expats to save money, so I can't imagine Captain TCAS and Pinocchio employing more skilled pilots.
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Originally Posted by Cactusjack:8649092
Why would APNG hire the ex PX expats? APNG recently got rid of experienced expats to save money, so I can't imagine Captain TCAS and Pinocchio employing more skilled pilots.
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777tinpis; C scale with this crowd and their morals you would be lucky not to be paying for your ATR endorsement, and paying to work. They will certainly plumb whatever depths they can get away with.
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If Pinochio and Capt TCAS have it there way they will have any new starter put on 'Z' scale pay. The only way you will earn decent pay at APNG is if you are part of the 'inner sanctum', and even that comes with a risk if you are not a blood relative! Anyway, I hear the Skytrans audit last week was shall we say, interesting! Well at least that was the word around the bar!!
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One bit of silver remains
Apparently only one family owned aircraft left in the Skytrans fleet. Delta heading across to PER at a bargain basement price or so the story goes. The family Super must be looking shaky!
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Simon says - Let's sell another asset
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Sold as scrap metal or sold to a museum?? Interesting how all owned aircraft have been sold, the Bentley has been sold, even the Cairns house on the hill has been sold? Why dispose of assets? They certainly are 'unique people', what's next, perhaps all the signed football jerseys in the boardroom will find their way onto EBay?
One bit of silver remains
Apparently only one family owned aircraft left in the Skytrans fleet. Delta heading across to PER at a bargain basement price or so the story goes. The family Super must be looking shaky!
Apparently only one family owned aircraft left in the Skytrans fleet. Delta heading across to PER at a bargain basement price or so the story goes. The family Super must be looking shaky!
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Indeed how long can Apng and Skytrans last? It certainly looks ominous. APNG funded Skytrans for many years, now it is also losing money. The economies of both countries are experiencing slow downs because of the reduction of expenditure as the mining boom goes from construction to supply. All the aircraft are old, most leased, and not much silver in the war chest by the sounds of it.
On the plus side the flying is still there in PNG, someone will have to do it. APNG provide services and connections to many small communities. I feel it is the managment that let them down; no commitment. Why would you when you are working for a company that has no regard for anything but the mighty $$.
On the plus side the flying is still there in PNG, someone will have to do it. APNG provide services and connections to many small communities. I feel it is the managment that let them down; no commitment. Why would you when you are working for a company that has no regard for anything but the mighty $$.
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Local communities are the ones who suffer
Indeed it does look ominous Ret;
Seems the local Mayor is a bit pissed off with them as well;
Roma makes bid for Qantas link | Toowoomba Chronicle
Never a good thing to upset and let down local communities. They have long memories!
Indeed how long can Apng and Skytrans last? It certainly looks ominous.
Roma makes bid for Qantas link | Toowoomba Chronicle
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Roma makes bid for Qantas link
Chris Calcino (10th September 2014 6:00 AM)
QANTASLINK is eyeing western-Queensland mining centre Roma for a regular flight path from Wellcamp Airport.
Maranoa Regional Council has been pushing for air links between Toowoomba and Roma since Skytrans shelved flights in April.
Mayor Rob Loughnan said passenger numbers at Roma Airport in August had increased by 30 per cent since last year.
He said Qantas boss Alan Joyce had reassured council the company was "very interested in routes like ours".
"We were very disappointed when the Skytrans route fell over. It was probably a bit hasty, not to put too fine a point on it," he said.
"We're very hopeful of tapping into that market in the future.
"Qantas obviously has to do its business case but I'm confident we have a market for them."
Flight frequency and just how long the proposed route remains open would depend on the shelf-life of the mining industry in the state's west.
Cr Loughnan said provisions were in place to cater for an inevitable drop in numbers.
"There is no doubt that it will taper off, but the airport has been designed to manage that," he said.
"We haven't over-engineered the airport".
Roma makes bid for Qantas link
Chris Calcino (10th September 2014 6:00 AM)
QANTASLINK is eyeing western-Queensland mining centre Roma for a regular flight path from Wellcamp Airport.
Maranoa Regional Council has been pushing for air links between Toowoomba and Roma since Skytrans shelved flights in April.
Mayor Rob Loughnan said passenger numbers at Roma Airport in August had increased by 30 per cent since last year.
He said Qantas boss Alan Joyce had reassured council the company was "very interested in routes like ours".
"We were very disappointed when the Skytrans route fell over. It was probably a bit hasty, not to put too fine a point on it," he said.
"We're very hopeful of tapping into that market in the future.
"Qantas obviously has to do its business case but I'm confident we have a market for them."
Flight frequency and just how long the proposed route remains open would depend on the shelf-life of the mining industry in the state's west.
Cr Loughnan said provisions were in place to cater for an inevitable drop in numbers.
"There is no doubt that it will taper off, but the airport has been designed to manage that," he said.
"We haven't over-engineered the airport".
