Air Niugini tops up A220 order
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THE NATIONAL carrier of Papua New Guinea, Air Niugini, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more A220100s. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft. In addition, the carrier has lease agreements signed for three A220-300s from US-based lessor Azorra. The maiden A220 for the airline – dubbed the ‘People’s Balus’ – entered final assembly at Airbus facilities in Mirabel, Canada, in June. The aircraft is planned for delivery to Port Moresby in September, which will coincide with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.