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A new majority Indigenous-owned charter airline has launched in Western Australia.
Founded by Wonnarua woman Dr Amanda Healy and co-owned by Maroomba Airlines’ Michael Evans and Phil Garcia, Altura Airlines will draw on Maroomba’s existing fleet of Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300 and Dash 8-400 aircraft, with plans for an A320 in operation under its own banner by 2027.
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“Altura Airlines was created to connect people, projects and communities while creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous participation, employment and economic empowerment,” said Dr Healy.
“As a majority Indigenous-owned charter airline, we are proud to bring a different perspective to Australia’s aviation industry – one that combines operational excellence with genuine partnerships, exceptional service and a long-term commitment to the regions where we operate.”
According to Michael Evans, Altura, launched this week at the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) in Mackay, will aim to provide a “client focused and solution driven” option for the mining industry.
“Our customers operate in environments where reliability, responsiveness and safety are critical to maintaining productivity. They need an aviation partner that understands those operational realities and consistently delivers,” he said.
“We’ve built Altura around experienced people, proven systems and a customer-first culture. Safety, professionalism and operational excellence underpin every decision we make, and our focus is on delivering aviation solutions our customers can depend on.
“Our strategy is to grow alongside our customers by expanding both our fleet and operational capability, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of Australia’s mining, energy, government and regional industries.”
Garcia added that the airline will look to build its success on “long-term customer relationships and operational performance”.
“We understand that aviation is a critical part of our customers’ operations. Our role is to provide dependable aircraft, responsive service and the confidence that comes from working with an experienced aviation partner,” he said.
“What sets Altura Airlines apart is that our commercial success is directly linked to creating broader opportunities for regional Australia.
“By combining deep aviation capability with genuine community partnerships, we’re building an airline that delivers lasting value for our customers, our people and the communities we serve.”
Headquartered in Perth, Altura says it will serve the mining and resources sector, as well as government and regional communities across Australia.
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