Air Niugini wishes to advise the travelling public that the airline has resumed its Fokker jet services to Mount Hagen city’s Kagamuga Airport, Western Highlands Province effective from Tuesday 18th April 2023. The resumption of Fokker flights follows the completion of runway maintenance and repair works by the National Airports Corporation (NAC). Since the work on the critical section of airport runway commenced on 08th March, Air Niugini has maintained air services to Mount Hagen using smaller Dash-8 aircraft, but with passenger numbers restricted to as few as 23 at times because of the shortened runway. According to Air Niugini Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Gary Seddon said, the last six weeks of restricted operations at Mount Hagen has been inconvenient for both the customers, business houses around Mount Hagen, and the airline. However, Seddon commended the work done by NAC to repair the runway and return it to the standard required for jet aircraft. “Air Niugini is pleased that the works are now complete and we can resume our Fokker 100/70 jet services into Mount Hagen airport.” In addition, effective from the 19th of August, Air Niugini will operate up to four Fokker jet services each day between Port Moresby and Mount Hagen. Safety is paramount in their operations, and Air Niugini appreciates the travelling public’s patience and understanding on these matters.