Foo hails staff awarded in honours lists

 AIR Niugini chief executive officer Simon Foo has commended three Air Niugini staff members who were included in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list. 

They included Lohia Garo, Phyllis Tabara and Nancy Aue, who were recognised for their services to the airline and the aviation industry in general.

Garo was awarded Member of the Order of Logohu (ML) for his services to the aviation industry and Air Niugini and Tabara and Aue each received a Logohu Medal(LM) – both having worked with Air Niugini for 24 and 29-years respectively.

Foo said the staff members worked with Air Niugini for a long time and commended them for their commitment and loyalty.  

“You have worked with Air Niugini long enough to see how it has developed into where it is today. I acknowledge your hard work, loyalty and support to the airline and congratulate you for such prestigious awards,” Foo said. 

Garo has been with the airline for almost 28-years and still works there as executive manager, planning whilst Tabara and Aue retired last year. 

Aue worked with the airline for 29 years as a personal assistant who served at least four chief executive officers whilst Tabara spent most of her years at the airline’s human resource department, although she also worked with cabin crew and customer services.  She worked for a total 24-years with Air Niugini. 

Last September, another staff member, Marco McConnell received a similar award. He was awarded Member of the Order of Logohu (ML) for his services to the airline industry. 

McConnell has worked with Air Niugini for over 20 years.

He is now the general manager, ground operations and aviation security.

The airline was established in November 1973 as the national airline of PNG.