AIC appoints new commissioners, chief exec

THE PNG Air Investigation Commission (PNGAIC) has two new commissioners and a chief executive.
Civil Aviation Minister Alfred Manase on Friday announced the appointments of Capt Aria Bouraga and Capt Andui Koralyo as commissioners and Dean Kuri as the new CEO.
“The National Executive Council has appointed Capt Bouraga as a commissioner and the deputy chairman and Capt Koralyo as commissioner and member of the PNGAIC board,” he said.
“Both are highly experienced pilots.
“Also the new chief executive officer Kuri brings wealth of corporate management experience to the AIC.
“The new commissioners and CEO join the AIC at an exciting time with a number of new investigators and investigation support staff also recently joining the team, and the introduction new technology.
“The AIC is well-placed as a leader in aircraft accident and serious incident investigations in the Pacific, with recognition of the AIC’s investigation capability throughout the region.
“I’m confident that under the leadership of Kuri and the strengthened board to support chief commissioner Hubert Namani in the high level oversight of the commission, the AIC will grow in stature in the region.”