Airnorth carries over 300,000 passengers per year.[6]
Aircraft Logistics is a subsidiary company and the Part 145 Engineering division of Airnorth. Aircrew Logistics is a subsidiary company that employs the pilots and cabin crew for Airnorth.
Airnorth was established in 1978 and started operations on 4 July that year as Air North International; it was the result of the merger of Airnorth, Rossair and Tillair.[7]
It operated charter flights only until scheduled services were introduced in 1981. At this time, the airline's fleet included the first turbine powered aircraft in the Northern Territory, a Beechcraft Super King Air as well as a Douglas DC-3.[8] In 1992 the Skyport Group became a major shareholder and in 1993 was sold to Capiteq Ltd and renamed to Airnorth Regional.[7] During the 1990s, Airnorth had a well established regional network and by 1997 had introduced both Fairchild Metro 23 and Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia turboprop aircraft to the fleet.[8]
In 2007, Airnorth introduced the Embraer ERJ-170 to its fleet, the first jet aircraft operated by the airline. In 2012, it announced a direct service between Darwin and Townsville, the first Australian airline to offer a non-stop connection between these cities.
On 5 February 2015, it was announced that Bristow Helicopters Australia Ltd., a division of the US-based Bristow Group, had acquired an 85 percent controlling interest in Airnorth.[9] Bristow stated that Airnorth would retain its name and brand identity.[10] Later in 2015 Bristow Helicopters Australia purchased the remaining shares to obtain full ownership.[6]
Under Bristow's ownership, Airnorth responded to a downturn in the mining industry, restructuring the route network by withdrawing services to Karratha, Port Hedland[11] and the Gold Coast.[12] A fifth ERJ-170 joined the fleet in 2016.[13] The increased availability of the jets allowed expansion into South East Queensland and Victoria, commencing operations between Wellcamp Airport near Toowoomba to Melbourne and Cairns from March 2016.[14] Within months the airline added further flights from Wellcamp to Townsville with all three new routes codesharing with Qantas.[15]
Bristow Group announced ongoing concerns regarding its financial position and its ability for future operations over the subsequent 12 months. In April 2019 a major shareholder was pushing for the board to be replaced and underperforming Airnorth and Eastern Airlines to be sold.[16]
In addition to scheduled flights, Airnorth operates charter services for a wide variety of companies including mining & resources, defence and government clients. [17][18]
Airnorth previously flew to Melbourne, Victoria before terminating the service in early 2022.
On 22 March 2010, one of Airnorth's Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia aircraft (registration VH-ANB) crashed into bushland near the RAAF Base Darwin golf course at approximately 10:10 (ACST), shortly after taking off from Darwin International Airport on a training flight. The two crew members, who were the only people on board, were killed.[23][24][25]
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^ ab"Airnorth Operates Sophisticated Regional Jets in Some of the World's Most Challenging Environments". Bristow Group. 18 June 2015.
^Desloires, Vanessa; Thompson, Sarah (6 February 2015). "Bristow Group buys 85pc Airnorth stake". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
^"Bristow Helicopters Australia Acquires Controlling Interest In Airnorth" (Press release). Houston, Texas: Bristow Group. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
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For the Canadian airline see Air North Capiteq Pty Limited 2 trading as Airnorth is a regional airline 3 based at Darwin International Airport in Darwin Northern Territory Australia 4 It operates scheduled and charter services in the Northern Territory Queensland Victoria Western Australia and East Timor 5 AirnorthIATA ICAO CallsignTL ANO TOPENDFounded1978HubsDarwin International AirportFrequent flyer programNone 1 Fleet size12Destinations21Parent companyBristow Helicopters AustraliaHeadquartersDarwin Northern Territory AustraliaKey peopleDaniel Bowden CEO Websiteairnorth wbr com wbr auAirnorth carries over 300 000 passengers per year 6 Aircraft Logistics is a subsidiary company and the Part 145 Engineering division of Airnorth Aircrew Logistics is a subsidiary company that employs the pilots and cabin crew for Airnorth Airnorth is a member of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia RAAA Contents 1 History 2 Destinations 3 Fleet 4 Incidents and accidents 5 References 6 External linksHistory Edit Airnorth headquarters at Darwin Airport Airnorth was established in 1978 and started operations on 4 July that year as Air North International it was the result of the merger of Airnorth Rossair and Tillair 7 It operated charter flights only until scheduled services were introduced in 1981 At this time the airline s fleet included the first turbine powered aircraft in the Northern Territory a Beechcraft Super King Air as well as a Douglas DC 3 8 In 1992 the Skyport Group became a major shareholder and in 1993 was sold to Capiteq Ltd and renamed to Airnorth Regional 7 During the 1990s Airnorth had a well established regional network and by 1997 had introduced both Fairchild Metro 23 and Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia turboprop aircraft to the fleet 8 Beginning in September 1999 Airnorth operated charters from Darwin to Dili East Timor on behalf of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor In 2000 this became a scheduled service Airnorth s first international route In 2007 Airnorth introduced the Embraer ERJ 170 to its fleet the first jet aircraft operated by the airline In 2012 it announced a direct service between Darwin and Townsville the first Australian airline to offer a non stop connection between these cities On 5 February 2015 it was announced that Bristow Helicopters Australia Ltd a division of the US based Bristow Group had acquired an 85 percent controlling interest in Airnorth 9 Bristow stated that Airnorth would retain its name and brand identity 10 Later in 2015 Bristow Helicopters Australia purchased the remaining shares to obtain full ownership 6 Under Bristow s ownership Airnorth responded to a downturn in the mining industry restructuring the route network by withdrawing services to Karratha Port Hedland 11 and the Gold Coast 12 A fifth ERJ 170 joined the fleet in 2016 13 The increased availability of the jets allowed expansion into South East Queensland and Victoria commencing operations between Wellcamp Airport near Toowoomba to Melbourne and Cairns from March 2016 14 Within months the airline added further flights from Wellcamp to Townsville with all three new routes codesharing with Qantas 15 Bristow Group announced ongoing concerns regarding its financial position and its ability for future operations over the subsequent 12 months In April 2019 a major shareholder was pushing for the board to be replaced and underperforming Airnorth and Eastern Airlines to be sold 16 Destinations Edit Airnorth Fairchild Metro 23 at Kununurra Airport This section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed August 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message The airline operates over 300 scheduled and contract charter departures weekly serving 21 domestic and international destinations including Northern Territory Alice Springs Bootu Creek Darwin Elcho Island Gove Groote Eylandt Katherine Maningrida McArthur River Mine Milingimbi Tennant Creek Queensland Cairns Toowoomba Townsville Timor Leste Dili Western Australia Broome Kununurra Perth TruscottIn addition to scheduled flights Airnorth operates charter services for a wide variety of companies including mining amp resources defence and government clients 17 18 Airnorth previously flew to Melbourne Victoria before terminating the service in early 2022 Fleet Edit Airnorth Embraer ERJ 170 at Perth Airport As of October 2019 update the Airnorth fleet consists of the following aircraft 19 20 21 22 Airnorth Fleet Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers NotesEmbraer EMB 120 6 30Embraer ERJ 170 4 76 1 currently storedEmbraer ERJ 190 3 94Total 13 0Incidents and accidents Edit Airnorth Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia at Darwin International Airport during the dry season On 22 March 2010 one of Airnorth s Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia aircraft registration VH ANB crashed into bushland near the RAAF Base Darwin golf course at approximately 10 10 ACST shortly after taking off from Darwin International Airport on a training flight The two crew members who were the only people on board were killed 23 24 25 References Edit https www qantas com au en frequent flyer earning points flights airnorth html Previously flyers could credit flights to Qantas Frequent Flyer but this partnership ended effective 1 5 2020 Australian Business Number results for Capiteq Airnorth November 2014 CASA website link to Airnorth s Air Operator Certificate 2 September 2021 Contact us Archived 8 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine Airnorth Retrieved on 10 February 2011 Administration 4 Lancaster Road Marrara Directory World Airlines Flight International 27 March 2007 pp 70 71 a b Corporate profile Airnorth Archived from the original on 25 April 2010 a b Airnorth Airline History Retrieved 4 July 2021 a b Airnorth Operates Sophisticated Regional Jets in Some of the World s Most Challenging Environments Bristow Group 18 June 2015 Desloires Vanessa Thompson Sarah 6 February 2015 Bristow Group buys 85pc Airnorth stake The Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Retrieved 11 February 2015 Bristow Helicopters Australia Acquires Controlling Interest In Airnorth Press release Houston Texas Bristow Group 5 February 2015 Retrieved 11 February 2015 Airnorth axes Pilbara flights to the Kimberley and Darwin Australian Broadcasting Corporation 19 April 2016 Stevenson A 14 April 2015 Airnorth to stop Mount Isa Gold Coast direct flights as mining downturn impacts Australian Broadcasting Corporation Butt P 25 September 2016 Airnorth expects new jet to prove popular with passengers Northern Territory News Airnorth begins Wellcamp operations Australian Aviation 14 March 2016 Airnorth expands from Wellcamp with new Townsville flights Australian Aviation 9 September 2016 Huber Mark 22 April 2019 Shareholder Blasts Bristow s Board Leaders Aviation International News Darwin direct Townsville Bulletin News Archived from the original on 17 April 2012 Destinations Australian civil aircraft register search using Capiteq as the search parameter search conducted 16 August 2022 Our Fleet Airnorth Global Airline Guide 2019 Part One Airliner World 4 October 2019 Andrew Curran 2 February 2022 Australia s Airnorth Adds 2 Embraer E190 Planes To Its Fleet Simple Flying Two pilots killed in Darwin plane crash Northern Territory News 22 March 2010 Retrieved 22 March 2010 permanent dead link Media briefing Aircraft accident at Darwin Airport Australian Transport Safety Bureau 22 March 2010 Archived from the original on 6 June 2010 Retrieved 22 March 2010 Two killed in plane crash at Darwin The Sydney Morning Herald Australian Associated Press 22 March 2010 Retrieved 22 March 2010 External links Edit Media related to Airnorth at Wikimedia Commons AirnorthPortals Companies Aviation Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Airnorth amp oldid 1142259046, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
