Air Niugini cancels all domestic flights, no fuel for its jets

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Air Niugini cancels all domestic flights, no fuel for its jets

PORT MORESBY: Air Niugini has cancelled all its domestic flights indefinitely because there is no Jet A1 fuel supply from Puma.

This is the second time in two months for such an embarrassing state in the air industry – and all because of the Central Bank’s inability to ensure a steady supply of Forex for Puma to ensure continuous supply of Jet A1 fuel.

The shameful news break for Papua New Guinea was reported by The National:

No fuel, Air Niugini cancels domestic flights

January 5, 2023The NationalNational

AIR Niugini has cancelled all domestic flights from today after Puma suspended the supply of fuel due to the lack of foreign currency (FX) in the country.
In a statement last night, Air Niugini said there was no alternative supplier of aviation fuel in most airports, including Port Moresby.
“The matter is outside its control but the airline cannot not reduce its operational standards and that safety is always paramount,” the statement said.
This restriction applies to Port Moresby and all the airports around PNG.
These cancellations will have to be ongoing until Puma’s restrictions are removed.
“We have done everything possible to ensure that this situation did not occur and that we could continue to support the people of Papua New Guinea, especially as they return from their Christmas holidays.”

Puma unable to maintain supply

January 5, 2023The NationalMain Stories

By DALE LUMA
PUMA Energy is unable to maintain the supply of fuel products to its customers because of the lack of foreign currency (FX) in the country, says country manager Hulala Tokome.
Tokome told The National that Puma had been working with various stakeholders for months to ensure a sustainable flow of FX currency.
“We are working with the Government and BPNG (Bank of Papua New Guinea) to have this resolved today (yesterday),” Tokome said.
“For months, we have been working and continue to work with various stakeholders to ensure sustainability flows of foreign currency, which is critical in buying fuel on the international market.
“Unfortunately, due to the limited availability of foreign currency in the commercial market, we are unable to continue maintaining the necessary supply of products to our customers.
“We will continue to work with the relevant authorities to ensure security of supply for PNG.”
On whether Puma will cease the supply, Tokome said: “We are working with authorities to ensure this doesn’t happen.”
Attempts to get comments from BPNG were unsuccessful.
Last month, the aviation industry was temporarily affected by the fuel supply, with Air Niugini cancelling domestic flights.
Air Niugini said Puma had stopped the supply of Jet A1 fuel to the airline. It was forced to cancel all domestic flights on the afternoon of Dec 1.
The airline resumed normal operations after Puma restored the supply of fuel.

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