Queensland Regional Airlines
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Queensland Regional Airlines was an airline
based in Cairns
, Queensland
, Australia
. It was established and started operations in 2003 and operates passenger services, as well as contract and ad-hoc charter and aircraft leasing. Its main base was Cairns International Airport
.
after the two airlines were merged by their parent company.
For several years one aircraft has been on lease to Aircruising Australia
during that company's flying season each year. Two different aircraft, VH-QQC and VH-QQE, have been used; currently VH-QQE is in Aircrusing service. These aircraft are now operated by Skytrans Airlines
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
based in Cairns
Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is a regional city in Far North Queensland, Australia, founded 1876. The city was named after William Wellington Cairns, then-current Governor of Queensland. It was formed to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, but experienced a decline when an easier route was...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. It was established and started operations in 2003 and operates passenger services, as well as contract and ad-hoc charter and aircraft leasing. Its main base was Cairns International Airport
Cairns International Airport
Cairns Airport is an international airport in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Formerly operated by the Cairns Port Authority, the airport was sold by the Queensland Government in December 2008 to a private consortium. It is the seventh busiest airport in Australia. The airport is located north of...
.
History
The airline was launched by parent company, Australian Aviation Holdings (AAH), headquartered in Cairns, in 2002 .Services
All Queensland Regional Airlines flights are now operated by Skytrans AirlinesSkytrans Airlines
Skytrans is an Australian airline and air charter business with bases in Cairns, Townsville, Darwin, Brisbane and Perth. The airline flies regularly from Cairns to Cooktown, Lockhart River, Coen, Aurukun, and from Townsville to Palm Island.-History:...
after the two airlines were merged by their parent company.
Fleet
As of December 2006 the Queensland Regional Airlines fleet includes :For several years one aircraft has been on lease to Aircruising Australia
Aircruising Australia
Aircruising Australia Limited is an airline based in Sydney, Australia. It operates air cruises/sightseeing trips as well as charter flights around Australia and New Zealand...
during that company's flying season each year. Two different aircraft, VH-QQC and VH-QQE, have been used; currently VH-QQE is in Aircrusing service. These aircraft are now operated by Skytrans Airlines
Skytrans Airlines
Skytrans is an Australian airline and air charter business with bases in Cairns, Townsville, Darwin, Brisbane and Perth. The airline flies regularly from Cairns to Cooktown, Lockhart River, Coen, Aurukun, and from Townsville to Palm Island.-History:...