Air Niugini Announce Order for Four 737 MAX 8s

Courtesy Boeing

SINGAPORE, /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Niugini announced at the Singapore Airshow an order for four 737 MAX 8 airplanes.

“Papua New Guinea is like no other place on earth and the 737 MAX will allow us to economically and efficiently connect our beautiful country with the rest of the world. The superb economics of the 737 MAX will enable us to increase flight frequencies and develop into new markets which offer significant opportunities for Air Niugini,” said Sir Frederick Reiher, KCMG, KBE, Chairman of Air Niugini. “As our region continues to grow, the 737 MAX is the perfect choice for Air Niugini positioning us for success and ensuring we continue to provide our customers with the best experience possible. We look forward to receiving our first airplanes in 2020.”

The previously unidentified order adds to the national carrier’s current fleet of Next-Generation 737s and 767-300ERs (extended range) airplanes. Air Niugini operates a robust domestic network of more than 25 destinations from its Port Moresby hub, as well as numerous international routes across Asia-Pacific, including Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Fiji, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Hong Kong, Vanuatu, Japan, and in the near future, China.

Source Boeing / Edited By Airline Adviser 02/22/16