Skytrans Airlines

Infobox Airline
airline = Skytrans Airlines

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fleet_size = 18
destinations = 9
IATA = NP
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parent = Australian Aviation Holdings
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founded = October,1990
headquarters = Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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hubs = Cairns Airport
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focus_cities = Townsville Airport
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website = [http://www.skytrans.com.au/ www.skytrans.com.au]

Skytrans is an airline and air charter business with bases in Cairns, Townsville, Darwin, Brisbane, Mackay and Perth. The airline flies regularly from Cairns to Cooktown, Lockhart River, Coen, Aurukun, and from Townsville to Palm Island.

History

Skytrans was formed in October 1990 as a charter airline, and began scheduled flights in 1993. In November 2000, Skytrans merged with AirSwift Aviation, another small regional airline based in Cairns. In June 2001, Skytrans took over services to Cooktown and Karumba from Macair Airlines. In January 2005, the airline began to operate in competition with QantasLink on the Cairns to Townsville route, operating from its own terminals in both cities.

In December 2006, the airline was acquired from its founders by Australian Aviation Holdings, which also owns Queensland Regional Airlines and Inland Pacific Air. Skytrans and QRA have now merged under the Skytrans banner.

kytrans Fleet

Skytrans has recently upgraded all scheduled service aircraft to the 36 seat Dash 8 aircraft. Throughout the company history however, it has operated a range of other aircraft including the Britten Norman Islander, Beech Super King Air, Cessna 404 and Cessna 310R.

A unique aspect of the Skytrans Dash 8 (100 searies), is the "state of the art" In-Flight Entertainment System. This system consists of three movie screens on-board the aircraft; one in the forward bulkhead and the other two in the cabin area with clear viewing and cordless headsets. This in-flight system combined with consistent in-flight catering, creates a level of comfort and entertainment not previously available in this commuter style aircraft.

"Fleet Details (11 aircraft in total):"

De Havilland Canada Dash 8 – 100 Series (10 aircraft)

Maximum Passengers: 36

Pressurised: Yes

Cruise Speed: 435 km/h

Maximum Cargo: 3,600 kg

Maximum Altitude: 25,000

Maximum Range: (Full Fuel) 1,795 km

Cessna Citation II (Jet) (I aircraft)

Maximum Passengers: 8

Pressurised: Yes

Cruise Speed: 655 km/h

Maximum Cargo: 840 kg

Maximum Altitude: 43,000 feet

Maximum Range (Full Fuel): 2,600 km

Operations

Skytrans provides scheduled service flights to a number of North Queensland destinations and operates charter flights throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea and the SW Pacific. The airline also provides “ [Fly In, Fly Out” charter services to many large companies within the mining sector.

Scheduled flights operate from Cairns to Townsville, Cooktown, Lockhart River, Coen, Aurukun, and from Townsville to Palm Island.

In The Community

Skytrans is the major sponsor of the Cairns Taipans in the NBL and supports various causes such as AFL Kickstart, Choice Business Australia, The Queensland Cancer Council, and Harold's House.

References

* Skytrans website

External links

* [http://www.skytrans.com.au Skytrans]

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