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History

Early Beginnings in the 70s


The beginning of Air Niugini could hardly have been less auspicious. It was September 1972, less than 18 months before Papua New Guinea was granted self-government and agreement in principle had already been reached regarding the formation of a new national airline.

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Fleet Details

Our different fleet range

   B767-33AER  
     
 
  • Aircraft type: B767-33AER
  • Length: 59.94m
  • Wing Span: 47.57m
  • Power Plant: 2 PW4000
  • Cruising Speed: 857kph
  • Normal Altitude: 11,000-12,000m
  • Std Seating Capacity: 250 + bags
  • Range:8100km
 

 

   F100  
     
 
  • Aircraft type: F100
  • Length: 35.528m
  • Wing Span: 28.07m
  • Power Plant: 2 Rolls Roys Tay 650
  • Cruising Speed: 780 kph
  • Normal Altitude: 11,000m
  • Std Seating Capacity: 98 + bags
  • Range: 3000km
 

 

   DASH 8-Q315  
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  • Aircraft type: DASH 8-Q315
  • Length: 25.7m
  • Wing Span: 24.4m
  • Power Plant: 2 Pratt & Whitney PW123
  • Cruising Speed: 440 kph
  • Normal Altitude: 7,500m
  • Std Seating Capacity: 50 + bags
  • Range: 1,800km 
 

 

   DHC-8-202   
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  • Aircraft type: DHC-8-202
  • Length: 22.25m
  • Wing Span: 25.89m
  • Power Plant: 2 Pratt Whitney
  • Cruising Speed: 550 kph
  • Normal Altitude: 7,600 kph
  • Std Seating Capacity: 36 + bags
  • Range: 1700km