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Boeing 737-800 (737-86Q)

B737-30290Active

RegistrationPGP2-PXC

Aircraft existence documentedby a freely licensed photograph

OperatorAir Niugini

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Boeing 737-800 (737-86Q). Operates for Air Niugini.

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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing

Engines2×

PropulsionJet

Seats158 (C20 · Y138)

Country of registrationPapúa Nueva Guinea

OwnerAir Niugini

MSN30290

Hex / ICAO 24-bit898008

VerificationExistence documented by a freely licensed photograph by Bidgee showing this registration on a 737NG 86Q/W

The model · Boeing 737

Figures for the 737-800 variant, the most representative of the family

Length39.5 m129 ft

Wingspan35.8 m117 ft

Height12.6 m41 ft

Range5,436 km2,935 NMWith a typical passenger load

Cruise speed834 km/h450 ktMach 0.79

Service ceiling12,500 m41,011 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)

Maximum take-off weight79,016 kg174,200 lb

Maximum payload37,603 kg82,900 lbIts 162 passengers with baggage would weigh about 16.2 t; the rest is fuel and cargo

Typical capacity162 passengersUp to 189 in a high-density layout

Endurance6 h 31 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 5,436 km range, from Port Moresby it could fly non-stop as far as:

PVGShanghai (Pudong)5,263 kmNRTNarita5,078 km HKGHong Kong5,064 km SINSingapore4,935 km AKLAuckland4,131 km

Beyond its rangeICNSeoul5,647 km

The type first flew in 1967 (59 years ago) · About 10,200 units built · Production ended in 2019

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Seating layout

20Business

138Economy

158 seats in total

Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

current operatorAir Niugini network of its single-aisle aircraft

Base

POMPort Moresby

Main destinations

MASManus Island RABKokopo KVGKavieng MAGMadang WWKWewak BUABuka Island HGUMount Hagen HIRHoniara NANNadi BNEBrisbane CEBCebu City/Lapu-Lapu City

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Aug 16, 2024

Incident at Manila-Ninoy Aquino (MNL) International Airport

On August 16, 2024, the Boeing 737-86Q (WL) aircraft (registration P2-PXC), operated by Air Niugini, was involved in an incident at Manila-Ninoy Aquino (MNL) International Airport (Philippines) due to being struck by a ground vehicle or a piece of ground equipment. Source: Air Niugini.

Source: Air Niugini

Jul 2026

Placed in storage

In July 2026, the Boeing 737-86Q aircraft (registration P2-PXC), operated by Air Niugini, was placed in storage. Source: Air Niugini.

Source: Air Niugini

Sep 1, 2026

Returned to service

In September 2026, the Boeing 737-86Q aircraft (registration P2-PXC), operated by Air Niugini, returned to service. Source: Air Niugini.

Source: Air Niugini

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