Operator Questions: Australia

How many business aviation operators are there in Australia?

According to publicly available data, there are 303 operators based in 161 cities: 12 Apostles Heliports, Port Campbell, Melbourne (Essendon Fields), Mount Isa, Franklin Wharf, Brisbane International, and Sydney (Kingsford Smith). The list is verified against publicly available sources and updated as changes occur.

What types of aircraft do operators have in Australia?

Local companies' fleets include the Airbus Helicopters H130T2, Beechcraft 58, Cessna 402B, Cessna 402C, Commander 500B, and Partenavia P.68C. We select the appropriate aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.

Why look at the operator's AOC?

An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.