Link PNG deal with Oil Search

Oil Search has signed a contract with Link PNG (a subsidiary of Air Niugini) for fixed-wing aircraft services inside and outside Papua New Guinea. Awarded after a competitive tender process, the contract is for three years for the initial term, with optional extension periods.

At the contract signing, Oil Search’s managing director, Peter Botten, said: “Air Niugini has been providing a safe and reliable fixed-wing air service for Oil Search since 2007 and will now continue to do so via Link PNG.”

Link PNG general manager, Bruce Alabaster, said Link PNG will provide fixed-wing services to Oil Search to move staff between Port Moresby, Moro, Kiunga and Cairns.

Over 11 years, Air Niugini has provided eight million kilometres of safe travel to OSL employees, and uplifted over 350,000 passengers as well as thousands of tonnes of cargo. ■