Fleet
The Asia Pacific Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of August 2017): [2]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Dash 8-100 | 3 | — | 36 | |
| Total | 3 | |||
| Founded | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Operating bases | Tabubil Airport, Papua New Guinea |
| Fleet size | 3 |
| Destinations | See Destinations below |
| Parent company | National Jet Express |
| Headquarters | Tabubil, Papua New Guinea |
| Employees | 42 |
Asia Pacific Airlines is an airline based in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea. It is a subsidiary of National Jet Express. It operates domestic services, as well as flights to Cairns, Australia. Its main base is Tabubil Airport. [1]
The airline was established in 1991 and was registered as Fubilan Air Transport between 1996 and 2000. It has 42 employees and three Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
The Asia Pacific Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of August 2017): [2]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Dash 8-100 | 3 | — | 36 | |
| Total | 3 | |||
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