QN/SKP
Skytrans Airlines
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Country: Australia
Founded: May 1980
History: Inland Pacific Air (1993-2007)
Queensland Regional Airlines (2003-2006)
Group / Part of: Avia Solutions Group
Fleet Size: 7 Aircraft
Aircraft Type In Service Historic
Airbus A319
DHC-8 Dash 8 7 15
Total 7 15
Skytrans is an Australian airline and air charter business based in Cairns, Queensland. It was founded by David and Sue Barnard 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. The airline faced financial difficulties in 2014, leading to a significant reduction in its workforce and suspension of operations in early 2015. However, Skytrans returned to the skies on March 31, 2015, under new ownership.
In January 2024, Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider, announced its intention to acquire Skytrans, with the acquisition completed in March 2024. Today, Skytrans operates a fleet of regional aircraft, specializing in Regular Public Transport (RPT), charter services, and ACMI operations across the Asia-Pacific region.
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