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Charter and contract flying across Australia and beyond.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Brisbane, Australia
Alliance Airlines is an Australian regional and charter carrier headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. Founded in 2002, it specializes in fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mining and resources sector charter operations, as well as contract flying for other airlines and leisure charters.
The airline operates a fleet primarily composed of Fokker aircraft, making it one of the world's largest operators of the Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 jet family. It serves numerous destinations across Australia, particularly supporting remote mining communities in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
Alliance Airlines is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and has grown significantly through contracts with major resources companies. Qantas announced a proposed acquisition of Alliance Airlines in 2021, though the deal faced regulatory scrutiny from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Hubs & network
Alliance Airlines operates primarily from Brisbane Airport, with significant operations also based at Perth Airport and other regional Australian airports.
Fleet
Alliance Airlines operates a fleet largely comprised of Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 regional jets, along with ATR 72 turboprop aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Alliance Airlines is one of the world's largest operators of the Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 jet family.
- ›The airline is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker 'AQZ'.
- ›Qantas announced a proposed acquisition of Alliance Airlines in late 2021, which faced ACCC regulatory challenges.
- ›Alliance Airlines is a major provider of FIFO (fly-in fly-out) charter services to the Australian mining and resources sector.
- ›The airline was established in 2002 following the acquisition of assets from the collapsed Ansett Airlines group.
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