PNG Niusky Board Commits to Safer Skies Through Network Modernisation

PNG Niusky Board Commits to Safer Skies Through Network Modernisation

Papua New Guinea's aviation sector is entering another stage of infrastructure renewal after Niusky Pacific Limited unveiled a new board that has pledged to strengthen the country's air navigation systems through modern technology and upgraded communications.The newly appointed directors were officially sworn in in Port Moresby last week, with board chairman Jackson Kiakari promising continued investment in digital air traffic services supported by stronger nationwide connectivity and reliable energy systems.
Mr Kiakari now leads the board alongside deputy chairman Kaime Kipi, while Jacinta Waine and Nelson Hwekwahin serve as ex-officio directors. They replace the previous board chaired by Robin Kawat.

Speaking after the ceremony, Mr Kiakari said the board would work closely with management to ensure the organisation continued meeting its responsibilities while maintaining high standards of governance and service delivery.He said the company remained committed to providing modern aviation services supported by digital towers, resilient communications infrastructure and dependable electricity supply.
Executive Manager Business Support Paul Dopsie revealed that Niusky has already begun rolling out a high-capacity fibre optic communications network linking key aviation centres in Nadzab, Mount Hagen, Tokua, Goroka and Madang.
According to Mr Dopsie, the project will strengthen the national aviation communications backbone while supporting safer aircraft operations throughout the country.
He said recent achievements also included securing A$22.5 million, equivalent to about K65.5 million, under the Transport Sector Support Programme for infrastructure development.
Niusky also received direct Government investment through the Public Investment Programme, with K8 million allocated during 2025 and another K6 million appropriated in the 2026 National Budget.
The organisation also improved its financial performance after introducing US-dollar billing for international aviation customers, helping offset foreign exchange losses while lifting annual revenue by more than 20 per cent during 2025.
Aircraft traffic also continued to increase, with more than 241,000 movements safely managed across PNG during the year.
"The aim is to strengthen the backbone of our national air navigation system.
Safety is our first and non-negotiable priority.
The outgoing managing director and his management team secured A$22.5 million (about K65.5 million) in development funding under the Transport Sector Support Programme, opening a new phase of infrastructure renewal and for the first time secured Government funding through the PIP programme — K8 million in 2025 and K6 million in the 2026 budget appropriations.
The move to US-dollar billing for our international customers shielded the company from foreign-exchange erosion or loss and helped drive revenue growth of more than twenty per cent year-on-year by the close of 2025.
Operationally, we safely managed more than 241,000 aircraft movements in 2025, more than the year before," Mr Dopsie said.

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