Altura Airlines

Altura Airlines is a majority Indigenous owned private charter airline. It is based in Rivervale, Perth, Western Australia. The airline flies passenger charters for the mining and resources sector, government groups and regional communities. It serves remote and regional Australia. The company says it was founded through a partnership with Maroomba Airlines, which acts as its management company.

The airline's main service is fly in fly out (FIFO) charter. It moves mine personnel and shutdown crews to and from work sites. Altura also runs charters for corporate groups, government groups and project teams. Flights can carry 32 to 180 passengers. Departure times are flexible. Each service is planned around the client's schedule, destination and operational needs.

Altura flies direct routes to remote aerodromes. Its aircraft can operate into unpaved runways. The company coordinates with site and ground teams from start to finish. Clients can ask for options to customise the onboard experience for their group. Enquiries can be sent online or by phone. The operations team then checks aircraft availability, routing and airstrip access before a flight is confirmed.

The fleet runs from Dash 8 turboprops to the Airbus A320. The A320 is configured for up to 180 passengers and has a range of up to about 6,200 km. The Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300 and Dash 8-400 can operate into unpaved runways. The Dash 8-100 seats up to 36 passengers. Where other aircraft types or capacities are needed, Altura sources them through its extended fleet.

Altura aims to create training and employment pathways for Indigenous people in aviation and the resources industry. It supports entry level training and mentoring. It also partners with organizations that build Indigenous capability. The company offers on the job experience in aircraft operations, logistics and administration. The artwork on its aircraft was designed by Nani Creative and a Wongutha artist.

The company says its services are delivered within established aviation regulatory frameworks. It points to experienced crews, careful operational planning and a strong safety culture. Its stated values are safety, respect, empowerment and agility. The website says air services are subject to availability, weather and operating conditions.

Services

• Fly in fly out charter
• Corporate charter
• Government group charter
• Project team charter
• Direct remote routes
• Unpaved runway operations
• Customized onboard experience
• Indigenous aviation training pathways