What happened?

FO left the cockpit and FA entered as per SOP's.

When the FO tried to re enter the door refused to unlock.

On board engineer, FO, FA and Capt tried to open the door for a l o n g time with in accordance with all procedures with no success. After around 350 miles Capt finally was able to kick in the bottom panel just prior to TOD.

Just another day in the life a pilot with Poxie style maintenance.

Justice yet to be delivered
 

The wheels of the PNG justice system grind on ever so slowly.

Hope the effort and financial investment in attempting to tease out the truth and delivering fairness is not all in vain.

Many who seem happy to sign a new contract for a few trinkets seem now not care or have lost interest due to the drawn out process.

In todays Pos Guria, Justice J Kandakasi, PNG's Noted "Dispute Resolution Legal Practitioner" (PX Expat Pilots Dispute/Appeal among his caseload) has just been appointed Deputy Chief Justice.(4th Highest in the Land).Maybe he's been too busy being Promoted to Resolve the PX Pilots case??The determination was expected in March,&/or April this year,then APEC got in the way,now ,of course, its too close to Xmas.The wheels turn VERY slowly.

Change of manager at Tropicair
 

Well known Mr. C has apparently left his Airline job to go to Tropicair as their new GM. Three in three years at TA!

Rimbunan Hijau

"As of March 31 2019, QantasLink will resume its international flights between Cairns and Port Moresby: a route that was axed in 2016, leaving Air Nuigini as the only option for the 85-minute hop".

Am told QF will provide two return services a day, wonder what the affect on PX will be. And the 737 weekly POM NRT route to be suspended. What, no crew, shortage of airframes or simply no passengers?

Both of those clubs Darwin and Port Moresby were great places to have a few....or more beverages. That was back in the early 70s but I am sure they continued the tradition. I was a member of the one at Jacksons but never got round to joining in Darwin.

Didn't take too long:

January 11, 2019
THE law firm of Berman O’Connor & Mann filed in the Federated States of Micronesia has filed a civil action against Air Niugini and Does Entities 1-10 at the FSM Supreme Court in Chuuk on behalf of their client Tatiana Patricio.

The civil action arises from injuries Patricio sustained as a result of the crash of Air Niugini Flight 56 on September 28, 2018 in the waters short of the runway at the Chuuk International Airport in Weno.

Does 1-10 entities are insurance companies that provided general liability coverage and excess level liability coverage in policies issued to Air Niugini.

The civil action claims that Air Niugini was negligent in failing to provide safe travel on Air Niugini Flight 56 during its approach and descent to the Chuuk Airport. It alleges that Air Niugini and its pilot and crew failed to properly and reasonably:

 Monitor the flight’s position and altitude;

 Monitor the aircraft’s descent below the approach profile;

 Note the aircraft’s descent below Minimum Descent Altitude;

 Confirm a proper read-back and understanding of the landing clearance;

 Properly respond to an emergency situation; and

 Otherwise utilize reasonable care and circumspection in the interests of air safety

The civil action is asking the court to render judgment including but not limited to pre and post-impact pain and suffering of the plaintiff, property damage prior to death to personal belongings, including, without limitation, luggage, wallets, money, briefcase, coats, toys, passports, clothing, and jewellery, mental anguish and grief of the plaintiff and medical expenses and all other damages to which Plaintiff may be entitled under applicable law. Attempts to obtain comments from Air Niugini last night were unsuccessful.

SOURCE: KASELELHIE PRESS/PACNEW

I m hearing that the Captain has "been retained but lost his command and will revert back to his original position at B767 FO and the FO has also "been retained" and sent away for further training.

As for the L O N G awaited decision hearing 2 Judges have completed their reports but the 3rd has not.

POST COURIER
January 14, 2019

NATIONAL airline Air Niugini says it is already aware of legal action being taken against it by two passengers over by the ill-fated Flight 73 of September 28, 2018, which crashed at Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia.

But it has not decided on a specific course of action pending the current investigation being carried out by the Accident Investigation Commission.

“Air Niugini can confirm it has received correspondence for lawyers acting on behalf of two passengers who were on board Flight 73 on September 28, 2018,” the airline said in a short statement.

“The Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) investigation is ongoing therefore the specific claims made in the writ that has been published in the media are yet to be proven.

“Since the incident, Air Niugini has been in contact with all passengers to ensure they are getting the support they need, with the majority of the passengers welcoming this assistance.”

Law firm Berman O’Connor & Mann filed the civic action in the FSM Supreme Court against Air Niugini and Does Entities 1-10.

Does Entities 1-10 are insurance companies that provide general liability coverage and excess level liability coverage in policies issued to Air Niugini.

The civil action claims that Air Niugini was negligent in failing to provide safe travel on Air Niugini Flight 56 during its approach and descent to the Chuuk Airport. It alleged that Air Niugini and its pilot and crew failed to properly and reasonably:

 Monitor the flight’s position and altitude;

 Monitor the aircraft’s descent below the approach profile;

 Note the aircraft’s descent below Minimum Descent Altitude;

 Confirm a proper read-back

and understanding of the landing clearance;

 Properly respond to an emergency situation; and

 Otherwise utilise reasonable care and circumspection in the interests of air safety.



The civil action is asking the court to render judgment including but not limited to pre- and post-impact pain and suffering of the plaintiff, property damage prior to death to personal belongings, including, without limitation, luggage, wallets, money, briefcase, coats, toys, passports, clothing, and jewellery, mental anguish and grief of the plaintiff and medical expenses and all other damages to which Plaintiff may be entitled under applicable law.

I'm hearing there are tears of joy in POM today!

Dear Colleagues,

SUBJECT: DEPARTURE OF MR. TAHAWAR DURRANI

It is with deep regret that I am announcing the departure of Mr. Tahawar Durrani from Air Niugini effective as of 16 January, 2019. Durrani has decided to leave after having served Air Niugini with commitment and loyalty for over thirteen (13) years.

Since Durrani joined Air Niugini he has been a valuable and well respected staff member. The work and contributions, including the extended hours of dedication are greatly honoured. We will miss Durrani’s professionalism, empathy and strength. We respect his decision and wish him every success in his future endeavours.

On behalf of everyone at Air Niugini, we wish Durrani good luck for the future and bid him a happy farewell.

Alan Milne

Managing Director

18 January, 2019

And there was rejoicing throughout the land

Goodbye King Julien

But will anything change?:confused:

I weep for a place I once loved...

Imagine the trifecta, Toofar, Looneygona and the King. :D

[ Goodbye King Julien ]

Some would say better late than never. Should have gone years ago and many of the good people would probably still be there.
Ya all take care now.

Not much has changed with the appointment of the new CEO.

Reports are a very senior Fokker Captain who has been on extended sick leave and is now cleared medically to fly again has been told his services are no longer required by HR..... read Looneygona.

The CEO received an email from said pilot who replied that he had investigated and what HR said was correct.

Problem is Poxie advertised internally for Fokker Captains.

Well done Mr CEO who promised so much but as usual speaks with forked tongue.

Nothing ever seems to change with this mob.

It will be interesting to see how IFALAPA intervention helps.

I did hear that Q400s were back on the cards

As somehow, the Fokker reliability figures had been fudged to push someones agenda....