FOREIGN AIR OPERATORS

If you are a foreign air operator or flying a foreign-registered aircraft into and out of Papua New Guinea for the purpose of Commercial air transport operations of-

1) more than two take-offs or landings within Papua New Guinea in any consecutive day period: or

2) more than eight take-offs or Landings within Papua New Guinea in any consecutive 365-day Period.

You will require a Foreign Air Operator Certificate.

This does not apply to operations conducted for the purpose of medical emergencies, including evacuations, or the carriage of medical supplies or body organs.

To apply, please email flightoperations@casapng.gov.pg 

Requirement for a Foreign Air Operator Certificate

Each applicant for the grant of a foreign air operator certificate shall-

1. complete form CAA 119/13  and submit to the director with a payment appropriate application fee not less than 90 days before the date of intended operation, unless a shorter period is acceptable to the Director; and

2. provide details required by 129.13(b) for the operations specifications; and

3. provide for review those parts of its exposition relevant to its operations, to from, or within Papua New Guinea, required by CAR 129.63 and

4. provide evidence of its authorization required by CAR part 129.51.

For further information, refer to CAR Part 129- Foreign Air Operator- Certification.  

Important to know:

After receiving a Foreign Air Operator Certificate, your airline will be subjected to continuous surveillance including periodical ramp inspections and level of confidence review.