PM Marape welcomes the expansion of the aviation sector following the ATR factory visit in France

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the continued expansion and modernisation of Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector following a visit to the ATR aircraft manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France, where he met with ATR Chief Executive Officer Ms Nathalie Tarnaud Laude and Chief Commercial Officer Mr Alexis Vidal. Prime Minister Marape visited the ATR factory on Thursday, May 21, 2026, where he witnessed firsthand two of the three ATR aircraft currently being built for Western Province landowners. The first of the three aircraft flew out of the factory on Wednesday, marking another important milestone for Papua New Guinea’s aviation industry and local participation in major aviation investments. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PM Marape welcomes the expansion of the aviation sector following the ATR factory visit in France appeared first on Post Courier .

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