Flights to Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen have been disrupted due to unserviceable vehicles responsible for Rescue Fire Fighting services (RFF).
This was the situation yesterday afternoon until this morning.
The airport authority has to ensure these services are available and operational prior to airlines operating into the area, in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Both vehicles are owned by the National Airports Corporation (NAC), who are working to restore the equipment to full operations.
Meanwhile, Air Niugini (ANG) is exploring options with CASAPNG and NAC to establish an interim safety strategy and appropriate contingency planning to allow operations to recommence.
Options considered will not compromise the safety of the traveling public or our crew.
While ANG regrets the inconvenience caused, they maintain that they place paramount importance on safety.