Benedict Igo Oraka

The CEO of CASAPNG and the Director of Civil Aviation has 29 years of experience in the Aviation Industry is also a current member of the PNG Institute of Directors. Mr. Oraka spent 12 years as a Senior Airline Executive and now representing Papua New Guinea (PNG) through CASA PNG on the Pacific Aviation Safety Office Council and at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and ICAO Asia Pacific Office Meetings, promoting and building Aviation Safety and Security in PNG through increasing ICAO USOAP and USAP effective implementation score.

Mr. Oraka has attained:

· Master of Business Administration, UPNG

· Bachelor of Business & Management, UPNG

· Directors Development Course, PNGID

· Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Ratings B767, B737, F100/70, Dash 8)

And with the vast experience in the Aviation Industry, Mr. Oraka’s professional experience includes:

· Chief Executive Officer & Director, CASA PNG

· Board Director, CAA Solomon Islands

· GM Engineering, Air Niugini

· Executive Manager Maintenance Control, Air Niugini

· Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Air Niugini