Nexus Airlines (Australia)
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| Founded | 17 May 2023 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 10 July 2023 | ||||||
| Operating bases | Broome, Geraldton | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | NexusGO | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 7 | ||||||
| Parent company | HMC Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Perth, Western Australia | ||||||
| Key people | Michael McConachy (Managing Director) | ||||||
| Website | https://nexusairlines.com.au | ||||||
Nexus Airlines is an Australian regional airline based in Kununurra, Western Australia,[1] owned by HMC Group (who also own Aviair), which launched on 17 May 2023.[2] The inaugural flight, part of Western Australia's Inter-Regional Flight Network (IRFN) from Geraldton to Broome occurred on 10 July.[3] The company slogan is ‘Connecting Us’.
The airline has two bases, one in Geraldton and the other in Broome.[4][2]
History[edit]
Nexus Airlines launched on 17 May 2023 announcing plans to commence regular public transport (RPT) services on 10 July 2023[5] with their newly acquired fleet of five de Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 turboprop aircraft leased from Nordic Aviation Capital.[2][6]
In a press release from the Minister for Transport, Rita Saffioti, the Western Australian Government confirmed a $4.05 million investment over four years to 2027 to support the airline to expand WA's Inter-Regional Flight Network (IRFN).[5]
The first flight on the Geraldton-Karratha-Port Hedland-Broome route, part of the IRFN, took off on 10 July. The airline has exclusive rights to operate the route until June 2027.[3]
Flights on the Broome-Kununurra-Darwin route commenced on 28 July, in competition with incumbent operator Airnorth. Whilst four flights a week are operated on the route, there are plans to eventually increase this to daily flights in the future.[7]
Destinations[edit]
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Nexus Airlines operate on the Geraldton–Perth route which is also serviced by QantasLink, as well as a new Geraldton–Karratha route, and also fly to Port Hedland, Broome, Kununurra and Darwin.
Flights to and from Perth operate out of Perth Airport's regional Terminal 2.[8]
Fleet[edit]
| Aircraft | Capacity | Amount | Notes | |
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| In Service | Orders | |||
| de Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 | 76 | 5 | 0 | |
References[edit]
- ^ O'Connor, Ted; Williams, Eddie; Pin, Phoebe (17 May 2023). "Remote WA residents craving airline competition welcome new carrier Nexus". ABC News (Australia). Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Nexus Airlines launched to service regional WA". Business News Australia. 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023.
- ^ a b Bunch, Aaron (10 July 2023). "WA's newest regional airline takes to the skies". PerthNow. Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Hall, Sally (17 May 2023). "Brand new regional airline Nexus has just launched in WA". Perth Is Ok!. Archived from the original on 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Air travel in regional WA to take off with launch of new airline". Government of Western Australia. 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Dupe, Cally; Cox, Anna (17 May 2023). "High-flying North West tourism and aviation company launches new regional carrier Nexus Airlines in WA". The West Australian.
- ^ Maloney, Rosanne (28 July 2023). "High hopes new airline will drive down fares, increase competition in WA and NT". ABC News. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ Holsgrove, Kate (16 May 2023). "Perth Airport welcomes Nexus Airlines". Perth Airport. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023.
