CAPTAIN PAKII FIRST PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S AIRBUS A220 CAPTAIN

Air Niugini’s Captain Beverley Pakii continues to record milestones in the aviation industry, this time becoming the first Papua New Guinean Airbus A220 Captain after successfully completing her type rating with distinction in Montreal, Canada yesterday (18th November 2024). In fact, Captain Pakii is the first Papua New Guinean pilot to be certified onto the new aircraft.

Captain Pakii is among three Air Niugini pilots who started on the Initial A220 Pilot training in Canada as part of the aircraft’s Entry Into Service(EIS). Air Niugini will welcome its first brand new A220 aircraft in September next year, coinciding with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations.

Captain Pakii is a trailblazer, whose continuous historical achievements are exciting news not only for Air Niugini but the country and the region.

Picture Caption: Captain Beverly Pakii
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