Brindabella Airlines licenced to expand in Australia

As a result of a successful license application process, Brindabella Airlines have been awarded a five year license to operate scheduled air services between Sydney and Moree with effect from 30th March 2013.

Brindabella Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ian Vanderbeek said today, “We are delighted to have been awarded the Sydney to Moree route by Transport NSW, which results in a natural extension to our existing services in the region. As an airline servicing regional Australia, we are committed to providing Moree and surrounding communities with an increase in flight frequency of 80% by introducing a further 16 flights per week above the current frequency of 20.”

Brindabella Airlines will operate the Sydney to Moree route with their customer’s aircraft of choice, the BAE Jetstream J41. “Operating the Jetstream J41 aircraft on this route will allow us to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers through the provision of complimentary inflight snacks, beverages, and a late afternoon bar service delivered by our friendly cabin crew” said Ian Vanderbeek. Existing customers traveling from Sydney to Moree who benefit from the accrual and redemption of Qantas Frequent Flyer points will continue to benefit from the airline loyalty scheme through Brindabella Airlines affiliation with Qantas Frequent Flyer.

The award of the Sydney to Moree route coincides with the commencement of Brindabella Airlines fleet standardisation program which will result in the BAE Jetstream J41 becoming the airlines standard operating equipment and as such will allow the airline to improve operational efficiency.

Brindabella Airlines plans to introduce the route onto sale through the airlines website www.brindabellaairlines.com.au within the coming days and will work with the incumbent airline to ensure a smooth transfer of bookings for passengers already booked on the Sydney to Moree route.


Media enquiries:

James Blake, Commercial Manager,Tel: +61(0) 488 71 22 33
Ian Vanderbeek, Chief Executive Officer, Tel: +61 (0) 417 727 146

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About Aeropelican and Brindabella Airlines

Aeropelican launched in 1971 and Brindabella Airlines some 23 years later. With over 60 combined years of providing safe and reliable air services to local communities, the brand personality of both airlines depicts professionalism, friendliness, with regional pride. Head quartered in Canberra, with bases in regional Australia, Aeropelican and Brindabella proudly employs its own team of experienced flight and cabin crew, engineers, and general administration staff.

Using the two letter airline designators OT and FQ, Aeropelican and Brindabella Airlines operate a fleet of efficient U.S. built Metroliner and British built BAE Jetstream J32 and J41 aircraft, the only regional airline of Australia to offer an 18 to 30 seater product. Both airlines are also Qantas affiliates, supporting customer loyalty through the Qantas Frequent Flyer program.

Aeropelican and Brindabella Airlines offer 207 flights per week and serve 9 destinations including Brisbane, Canberra, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Mudgee, Narrabri, Newcastle to Sydney, and Tamworth. Both airlines provide executive charter services and regularly operate charters for fly in fly out workforce and other groups requiring the flexibility of personalised flight operations.