9-Mar-2026Source: Pacific Helicopters
Leading Asia Pacific helicopter operator Pacific Helicopters Limited has appointed Hamish Manson as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Manson brings deep aviation and energy sector experience, including 13 years as CFO of PHI International New Zealand (formerly Helicopters New Zealand) and more than two decades in senior finance roles at Solid Energy New... Read more
15-Aug-2025Source: Pacific Helicopters
A leading helicopter operator in the Asia Pacific region is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of initiatives designed to strengthen career pathways for aspiring local engineers. Pacific Helicopters is giving a top-performing engineering student from Acatech Aviation College in Port Moresby hands-on training and real-world experience to help them become a fully... Read more
13-Aug-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has placed two H145D3 helicopters on lease, one direct to Santos Limited (Santos) and one to Pacific Helicopters (PHL). The placement with Santos represents LCI’s first ever direct lease to an end-user. Santos is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Timor-Leste and the US. PHL... Read more
13-Jul-2023Source: Pacific Helicopters
Pacific Helicopters LTD are delighted to introduce our newest member of the team! Please join us in welcoming Edward Matane as the new CEO of Pacific Helicopters LTD. Eddie (as he prefers to be known) has a wealth of PNG aviation knowledge and experience, and a deep appreciation for Pacific Helicopters being a PNG home... Read more
29-Jan-2016Source: Airbus
Marking a milestone for both Pacific Helicopters and aviation operations in Papua New Guinea, the company has taken delivery of the first of three H145 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The first H145, leased from international lessor, Waypoint Leasing, has arrived in the Eastern Highlands Provincial capital of Goroka, following final reassembly at Airbus Group Australia... Read more
29-Sep-2015Source: Waypoint Leasing
Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited (“Waypoint”), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, announced that it has placed the first of its Airbus H145 orders on lease with Pacific Helicopters Ltd. (“Pacific”), a leading provider of helicopter services in Papua New Guinea and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Ed Washecka, CEO of Waypoint Leasing, said, “This transaction... Read more
13-Feb-2011
Australian pilot reported missing feared dead after helicopter crash in PNG.  It is understood the man is an experienced pilot who has been working in the mining industry for a number of years. Oil slick and floating debris reported. Update – Search for pilot Lloyd Lester has been abandoned... Read more
