AIR NIUGINI IS THE OFFICIAL AIR CARRIERAND CORNERSTONE PARTNER OF THE PACIFIC FASHION SUMMIT AND PNG FASHION WEEK 2025
Air Niugini Renews Support for PNG Fashion Week, Strengthening Commitment to Creative and Cultural Industries
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – 11 May 2025
Air Niugini has reaffirmed its commitment to Papua New Guinea’s creative sector by continuing its valued partnership with PNG Fashion Week for the second consecutive year. This renewed collaboration solidifies the airline’s role as a cornerstone partner and key supporter of national talent, culture, and the country’s growing creative economy.
Following a successful partnership in 2024—which saw record attendance, increased media coverage, and greater international participation—Air Niugini returns in 2025 as the official air carrier and cornerstone partner of PNG Fashion Week and the inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit.
Building on Momentum
As part of this partnership, Air Niugini will continue to provide critical travel support for designers, models, and creative professionals attending events across the country and the region. From regional runway shows to international summits, the airline is ensuring that PNG’s fashion voices are heard far and wide. “We are proud to continue our partnership with PNG Fashion Week,” said a spokesperson from Air Niugini. “Last year’s success showed us the incredible potential of Papua New Guinea’s creative sector, and we remain committed to helping it grow even further. Fashion is more than an art—it’s a powerful expression of identity and a thriving industry that deserves support.”
Cultural Diplomacy and Industry Growth
The collaboration reflects a shared vision between Air Niugini and PNG Fashion Week to elevate PNG’s fashion industry as a globally recognized cultural and economic force. Over the years, PNG Fashion Week has become a platform for emerging designers and artisans to gain visibility, training, and commercial opportunities. Founder and Director of PNG Fashion Week, Miss Philma Kelegai, expressed her gratitude: “This continued support from Air Niugini means so much—not just to us as an organization, but to every young designer, model, and artist whose dreams are taking flight. With Air Niugini on board, we’re not just connecting flights—we’re connecting futures.”
A Year of Bigger Vision
The 2025 PNG Fashion Week calendar promises to be the most ambitious yet, featuring new regional activations, designer workshops, and fashion showcases across Papua New Guinea. The season will culminate in the main runway event at APEC Haus in Port Moresby later this year, where local talent will share the spotlight with regional and international designers. Air Niugini’s continued partnership will be pivotal in mobilizing talent, ensuring logistical success, and enhancing PNG’s presence in the global fashion dialogue.
As Papua New Guinea continues to embrace culture as a pillar of national development, the Air Niugini–PNG Fashion Week partnership stands as a leading example of how corporate support can empower creative industries, preserve cultural identity, and inspire national pride.
The sky is no longer the limit—it’s just the beginning.
