Network Aviation
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Network Aviation is an airline based at Perth Airport, operating regular scheduled and air charter services in support of "fly-in fly-out" mining operations throughout Western Australia and limited regular scheduled services interstate. Since 2015 Network Aviation has primarily flown under the QantasLink brand. In partnership with subsidiary engineering provider Network Turbine Solutions, Network Aviation operates over 50 flights a week on behalf of mining companies to facilitate crew changes at remote sites.[1]
History
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After assisting to establish Skippers Aviation, Lindsay Evans founded Network in 1998. Originally operating a mix of smaller aircraft types such as Cessna 441 Conquest IIs, Cessna 310s and Beechcraft Super King Airs, in partnership with key clients Network grew into larger types and commenced operating Embraer Brasilias in 2000 and Fokker 100s in 2008.[2]
In February 2011, Network Aviation was purchased by Qantas.[3] Network retains its current management, employees and operating structure, with the business to be aligned with Qantas' operations, standards and processes. With the purchase, Qantas stated it was looking at significantly growing Network's fleet and operations.[4][5] On taking over Network, Qantas announced that it was purchasing ten Fokker 100 aircraft for the company.
In May 2014 Network Aviation received approval to operate three weekly services from Perth to Exmouth, Western Australia with Fokker 100s.[6]
In March 2015 QantasLink ceased its scheduled turboprop aircraft operations in Western Australia. Network Aviation took over services to Geraldton and some services to Exmouth.[7] On 31 July 2015, Qantas announced that the Fokker 100 aircraft would be progressively repainted in QantasLink colours.[8][9]
In September 2016 Network Aviation became an affiliate member of the oneworld airline alliance.[10]
Destinations
Network Aviation operates regular services to fixed schedules from Perth Airport to the following destinations in Western Australia:.[11] The airline also operates a number of charters to select destinations to facilitate "Fly-In, Fly-Out" working rosters on mining sites. In 2025 Network aviation announced an expansion of interstate destinations with flights to Newcastle and Hobart commencing in late 2025 in addition to launching Perth to Busselton Public Services in mid 2025.[12][13][14]
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Tasmania
- Western Australia
- Gascoyne region
- Goldfields–Esperance region
- Kimberley region
- Mid West region
- Pilbara region
- Boolgeeda
- Buttbreak iron ore mine
- Christmas Creek mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome)
- Cloudbreak mine (Fortescue Dave Forrest Airport)
- Iron Bridge mine
- Eliwana mine
- Karratha
- Ken's Bore mine
- Newman
- Onslow
- Paraburdoo
- Port Hedland
- Roy Hill Mine (Ginbata Airport)
- Solomon Hub iron ore mine (Solomon Airport)
- Wodgina mine
- West Angelas mine
- South West region
Fleet
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Current fleet
since June 2025[update]Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., Network Aviation operates the following aircraft:[15][16]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A319-100 | 8 | 1[17] | 150[18] | Former Spirit Airlines aircraft.[19] |
| Airbus A320-200 | 15 | 4 | 180[20] | Former Jetstar aircraft.[21] 4 aircraft to be transferred from Jetstar Asia, replacing 4 F100[22][23] |
| Fokker 100 | 15 | — | 100[24] | Former Tyrolean Airways, Germania and Avianca aircraft.[25]To be retired and replaced by E190 & A320s.[23] |
| Embraer 190 | — | 14 | — | Replacing Fokker 100 by the end of 2026.[23] |
| Total | 38 | 19 | ||
Formerly operated
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See also
References
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- ↑ Qantas confirms Network acquisition Australian Aviation 13 December 2010
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- ↑ australianaviation.com.au - Network Becomes QantasLink
- ↑ "Network gets the nod to take on Qantas run" The Australian 30 May 2014 page 30
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- ↑ CASA civil aircraft register search Template:Webarchive, using "Eastern Australia Airlines", "Network Aviation" and "Sunstate Airlines" as keyword search parameters; and "717-200" as Aircraft Model search parameter. Search conducted 9 May 2019. Included in the results are five Eastern Australia Dash 8-300s operated on behalf of Jetstar in New Zealand.
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External links
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