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Air Niugini gets two pilots from AirBaltic to support A220 operations
October 12th 2026
The first two of an expected 30 A220 pilots from AirBaltic have arrived in Port Moresby to support Air Niugini’s A220 operations. Read More » The pilots have joined the Papua New Guinea flag carrier for 12 months to fly alongside Air Niugini crew and provide training and development for the A220 pilot cohort. Air Niugini has three A220-300s in its fleet, with eight more expected to arrive in the years ahead. "Their experience will add significant value as we continue to grow our A220 operation and strengthen the capability of our own flight crew," Air Niugini CEO, Alan Milne, said. “This arrangement also reflects our approach to building a sustainable A220 operation in the long term. We are bringing in specialised experience while continuing to invest in our people and develop the skills and confidence needed to operate this aircraft within Air Niugini." Air Niugini general manager for flight operations, Captain Granger Narara, added: "These are highly experienced A220 pilots and, importantly, they bring instructor-level knowledge and experience that will complement the training our own pilots have already undertaken."
