Hardy Aviation

Hardy Aviation is a family owned general aviation company. It is based at Darwin International Airport in Marrara, Northern Territory. The company says it has served Territory communities since 1986. It has about 100 staff, all based in Darwin. Its fleet has more than 30 aircraft. The company offers specialised air charter, regular passenger transport and freight services.

Air charter is offered to government, business and private clients. The company flies within Darwin and across the Northern Territory. Its flights also reach Queensland and Western Australia. The company says international work is also available. Regular passenger transport services link to scheduled flights through Fly Tiwi, which the website links to.

Freight services run across the Territory and interstate. The company connects people in regional communities with Darwin. It says this helps with health, education, infrastructure, private enterprise and general travel. Its focus is on remote and regional communities in the Northern Territory. The website's booking form offers round trip and one way travel.

The fleet covers a wide range of capacities. The Cessna 441 Conquest II is a twin pressurised turbine aircraft for nine passengers, with a top speed of more than 260 knots. The Cessna 208 Caravan seats 13 passengers. The Fairchild Metro 23 is a twin pressurised turbine aircraft for 19 passengers. The Cessna 404 Titan seats nine, the Cessna 402 seats seven, and the Cessna 210 and Cessna 206 each seat five. The company lists its aircraft by type on its fleet page.

The company says it aims to provide efficient, reliable, safe and cost effective solutions. All of its staff are based in Darwin. It also says it works to give every customer the best service. The website invites feedback through a contact form. Employment enquiries are handled separately, by the human resources team. The company says it has been operating for over 30 years.

Services

• Air charter
• Regular passenger transport
• Scheduled flights through Fly Tiwi
• Freight services
• Interstate flights
• International charter enquiries
• Regional community links