Air Niugini says it will resume Fokker jet services to Madang today.
This follows the resumption of jet services to Wewak last week.
The resumption of Fokker flights follows the completion of runway maintenance works by the National Airports Corporation (NAC).
The airport runway upgrade work commenced early this year and Link PNG has been operating to Madang airport using smaller Dash-8 aircraft.
Passenger numbers were restricted to as few as 20 at times because of the shortened runway.
For a period of time in July/August the runway was closed to even Dash-8 size aircraft.
Air Niugini General Manager Commercial Dominic Kaumu said “the last months of restricted operations at Madang has been inconvenient for both our customers, business houses in Madang, and the airline.
"However, we understand runways must be maintained to the highest standard and we are pleased the works are now complete and we can resume our Fokker 100/70 jet services into Madang airport”.
Air Niugini operates nonstop jet services up to twice daily between Port Moresby and Madang, and additional services will be scheduled throughout the peak period if there is demand.
Air Niugini appreciates the travelling public’s patience and understanding on these matters.
It says safety is always of paramount importance in its operations.
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