Papua airline begins flying cargo

Papua airline begins flying cargo

JAYAPURA, Papua (JP): PT Papua Indonesia Air System began on Monday to service the remote areas of Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua, Antara reported.

For mow, the company is transporting cargo from Wamena to Jayapura using a Fokker 27. The company's operation was marked by prayer and a gathering at Sentani Airport, attended by Papua Governor Jaap Solossa.

"I welcomed the company's operation because it will help the local government deal with transportation difficulties in Papua, which is covered by rainforests," Governor Jaap said.

Meanwhile, the airline's managing director, George Waromi, said he would maintain the safety and quality of the company's service. Waromi added that he was trying to add more vessels this year. -- JP