Platinum Aircraft Charter

Platinum Aircraft Charter is an air charter operator based at Adelaide Airport in South Australia, previously trading as Lucas Air Transport. The company started flying in 2008, carrying earthmoving workers to and from remote mining sites, and has since grown its fleet, staff and client base. It flies passengers, cargo and medical supplies to major airports and regional and mining centres throughout Australia, including bush strips and clay pans.

Services

• Mining and fly in fly out (FIFO) charter flights
• Corporate and VIP private charter
• Government charter
• Air cargo and freight charter
• Medical charter flights and medical supply deliveries
• Group and commercial charter
• Air touring and leisure flights
• Passenger lounge at the Adelaide Airport General Aviation Terminal

Fleet

• Beechcraft Super King Air: twin PT6A-42 turboprops, up to 10 passengers, convertible to full cargo or mixed configuration
• Pilatus PC12: single turboprop, up to 9 passengers, convertible to cargo or mixed loads

The company notes it flies turboprops rather than jets, which can reach unsealed outback strips.

Company facts

• Flying since 2008, originally as Lucas Air Transport
• Lucas Air was the first South Australian operator to receive Approved Single Engine Propeller Turbine Aircraft (ASEPTA) status, allowing all weather, day and night passenger charter
• Owned by pilots Steve and Bonnie Cesco; Bonnie Cesco is Managing Director and Steve Cesco is Chief Pilot
• Available 24/7 to arrange charter

Contact

Website: flyplatinum.com.au

Phone: 1300 856 597

Location: General Aviation Terminal, Sir Richard Williams Ave, Adelaide Airport, SA 5950