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Air Niugini Expands Fleet with 2 Additional Airbus A220s
- Air Niugini announced a firm order for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft in 2025, expanding its fleet in Papua New Guinea.
- This order follows an initial 2023 purchase of six A220s and lease agreements for three A220-300s to modernize the airline's domestic and regional fleet.
- The A220 offers a 100 to 160-seat capacity, advanced Pratt & Whitney engines, a range up to 3,600 nautical miles, and improved fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.
- Gary Seddon, CEO of Air Niugini, highlighted that the A220 will play a central role in their domestic and regional operations and contribute to the economic growth of Papua New Guinea.
- The new aircraft will start final assembly at Airbus's Mirabel facilities and arrive in Port Moresby by September 2025 to replace older jets and enhance service quality.
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Airbus Secures A220 Order from Air Niugini for Fleet Modernization
Paris, May 30 - Airbus has confirmed a significant order from Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft, further strengthening the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet. This latest order, announced on May 28, 2025, builds on an initial agreement placed in 2023 for six A220-100s and complements existing lease agreements for three A220-300s with U.S.-based lessor Azorra. The announc…
Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea’s national airline, has signed a new firm order with Airbus for two A220-100 aircraft, which are added to the six previously commissioned aircraft in 2023. In addition, the airline has lease agreements for three A220-300 with the US company Azorra. The announcement coincided with the entry into [...]
Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two new aircraft to single corridor A220-100 of last generation. This order follows an initial order of six aircraft in 2023. In addition, the company has signed leasing contracts for three A220-300 with the American landlord Azorra. The new order was announced while the first A220 of the airline entered into the final assembly phase at the Airbus plan…
Air Niugini has increased its order from Airbus. For example, the airline from Papua New Guinea ordered two more Airbus A220-100, as announced by the European aircraft manufacturer. Air Niugini had already commissioned a total of nine A220-300 or signed leasing contracts for it.
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Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for a further two single-aisle aircraft. Air Niugini A220 – Rendering, Airbus The airline will add a further two A220-100 aircraft to its fleet. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft. In addition, the carrier has […] The post Air Niugini adds a further two Airbus A220 aircraft appeared first on Economy Class & Beyond.
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