Manunggal operates Hercules

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Private air carrier PT Manunggal Air Service will start operating three Hercules aircraft to support air transportation in the province.

Company director Widodo said recently the C-60 aircraft would be very useful to help solve the province's transportation problems.

"The aircraft will help transport people and goods from the province capital Jayapura to all regencies, especially areas that cannot be reached by ship or car, such as Wamena and Puncak Jaya in the mountainous Jayawijaya regency," he said.

One plane is on standby at Sentani Airport, he said, adding that the aircraft could also carry basic needs, electronic goods and construction materials to neighboring areas inside Papua New Guinea as well. (34/cst)