20/04/2026
ABG launches Bougainville’s flag carrier
The President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, today officially launched Bougainville Wings Limited at Buka Airport - a significant milestone for Bougainville’s aviation sector.
Bougainville Wings is a joint venture between the Autonomous Bougainville Government and Outback Aviation, with Bougainville holding a 70 per cent majority share through the Bougainville Public Investment Corporation Limited.
The launch event was attended by members of the ABG, Minister for Commerce, Trade, Industry and Economic Development Hon. Robin Wilson, Chairman of Bougainville Wings Limited Mr. Sylvester Kenatsi, the Secretary for the Department of Economic Development, and other invited guests.
In his address, President Toroama highlighted the significance of the occasion and the government’s commitment to strengthening the sector.
“The aviation industry in Bougainville has long awaited progress and we are looking forward to expand this significant beginning,” he said.
He further reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the success of the national carrier.
“Under my leadership and the department of Commerce, Trade, Industry and Economic Development, we are committed to making sure that Bougainville Wings is well established and managed to bring revenue to the ABG government, as it is intended.”
Bougainville Wings is expected to play a key role in supporting the Bougainville 2052 Vision by improving connectivity across the region, particularly for remote and underserved communities such as Nissan, Buin, Torokina, and the Atolls.
The ABG Minister for Commerce, Trade, Industry and Economic Development Hon. Robin Wilson, also emphasised the transition from planning to implementation.
“We are not longer planning, we are operating. Bougainville Wings successfully secured its certificate of Airworthiness from CASA PNG on the 20th of December 2025.”
Pictures taken fron Bougainville news.
