Fokker flights to ENB on hold

ALL Fokker flights into Tokua Airport, East New Britain, are now being operated by the 76-seat Q402 and 50-seat DHC-8-315 aircraft, according to Air Niugini.
The airline said in a statement that this was due to the current runway upgrade by the National Airport Corporation (NAC) which started last Monday.
The runway upgrade was initially planned to take place next Monday, however following heavy rain, work commenced earlier than the initial set date.
NAC had advised that these runway restrictions were expected to continue until June 16, however, from the period April 27 to June 16, the works would involve further shortening of the runway, hence it would be restricted only to operation of the 36-seat DHC-8-202 aircraft.
“Air Niugini is expected to resume Fokker jet operations from June 17,” it said.
“However, Tokua Airport will be closed only for all Sunday flights for June 17 to Aug 5.”