Day: April 24, 2018
New satellite system to make aviation safer
New satellite assisted aircraft approaches to be tested in Australia will be eight times safer than those using ground-based navigation aids, according to the head of air navigation provider Air […]
Why it is safe to have backwards facing seats
ll sorts of nifty innovations were unveiled at the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg this week,including an ambitious plan to turn unused parts of the cargo hold into some […]
Airport fire service officers receive vital training
An Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) officer must undergo Instructional Techniques and Fire Ground Leadership training to take charge of shift and to lead and direct rescue and fire fighting […]
Nukundj: Weather services issues handled
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure,Westly Nukundi, has clarified for the benefit of the travelling public in particular, that the recent strike actions taking by the NationalWeather Services staff has been […]
Qantas named safest airline on global scale
While any plane crash in the modern age may feel like a freak occurrence,there’s no escaping the fact some airlines are safer than others. That much is made clear by […]
Workshops to highlight maritime safety in region
Minist er for Transport and Infrastructure,Westly Nukundj, said as a member state to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), PNG was privileged to continue receiving technical support and advice from this […]
Forum focuses on improving safety at sea
The National Maritime Safety Authority(NMSA) in collaborationwith the Pacific Community (SPC)and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) under its IntegratedTechnical Cooperation Program(ITCP) will be hosting the Third Domestic Ship Safety Forum, […]
Call to support women in maritime
By SERAH LAGDOM To show support for the PNG Women in Maritime Association, the Department of Transport recently renewed its corporate membership to this association and has been a member […]
Expansion plans for Kavieng airport soon
THE National Airports Corporation,under the Civil AviationDevelopment Investment Programme(CADIP) – tranche 3 hasinvited bidders for the Aircraft Pavement Strengthening, Runway Extension, New Terminal Building and associated works project at Kavieng […]
Aiming to be a doctor – for dad
H ER father’s illness inspired Duri Pauline Herry to pursue a career in medicine. “We almost lost my dad when I was in primary school. I saw how Mum would take […]