Air Niugini expands A220 fleet with additional Airbus order

Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft, reinforcing its fleet modernisation strategy. This latest deal follows an initial order for six A220 aircraft made in 2023 and brings the total number of aircraft on order from Airbus to eight. In addition to these, the carrier has also secured lease agreements for three A220-300s through the US-based lessor Azorra.

The announcement comes as the first A220 aircraft for Air Niugini enters final assembly at Airbus' manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Canada, marking a key milestone in the airline's fleet renewal programme.

Air Niugini's Chief Executive Officer, Gary Seddon, emphasised the strategic importance of the aircraft to the airline's growth plans, stating: