Air Niugini to acquire A220 to replace its ageing Fokker jets

Air Niugini plans to acquire a fleet of Airbus A220 aircraft to replace its aging Fokker jets for short to medium-haul routes, anticipating enhanced operations and profits. The announcement came after the National Executive Council permitted the carrier to proceed with the deal. Although the final deal is yet to be inked, the airline and Airbus team have expressed enthusiasm over the upcoming order. Air Niugini plans to use the airplane to replace its aging fleet of six Fokker 70s and seven Fokker 100s. The airline claims that the A220 is more efficient and has a greater operating range than