IATA Code: FQ

ICAO Code: -

Known As: Brindabella

Full Name: Brindabella Airlines Ltd

Country: Australia

Callsign:  Brindabella

History:

The airline was established and started operations in 1994. It began as an executive charter and aircraft hire service, with an affiliated aircraft maintenance business. In 2000, Brindabella Airlines added a flight training school to its operations, and in April 2003, scheduled Regional airline services. It is wholly owned by Jeffrey Boyd and Lara Corry-Boyd and employs 38 staff.

Brindabella Airlines operates services to the following domestic scheduled destinations.

Albury Airport
Canberra International Airport
Newcastle Airport
Port Macquarie Airport
Coffs Harbour Airport
Brisbane Airport

A service to La Trobe Valley Regional Airport (Traralgon, Victoria) from Canberra began on 5 September 2005. This service primarily catered for public servants traveling between the national capital and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) center in Traralgon.

It was suspended in May 2006 due to low load factors reportedly costing the airline over $200,000

In August 2006, Sunshine Express Airlines and Brindabella Airlines announced that an agreement had been reached for Brindabella to take over the New South Wales coastal routes currently operated by Queensland’s privately owned airline, Sunshine Express. On October 1 2007, Brindabella commenced regular passenger transport operations to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane.

Fleet

These aircraft are used for domestic services.

3 Fairchild Metro
1 BAe Jetstream 41

These aircraft are used for charter services and pilot training.

1 Beech Duchess
2 Piper Navajo
1 Beech Bonanza
1 Piper Archer
3 Cessna 150
2 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
1 Cessna 206

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