Media Releases

SKYTRANS CELEBRATES WIN

November 2009

The team at Skytrans are today celebrating after the announcement of their Department of Transport and Main Roads Tender win. The State Government announced earlier today that Skytrans was the successful airline selected to carry out the air services to a number of key destinations throughout Queensland.

After picking up where collapsed airline MacAir left off in February 2009 under an emergency services agreement with the Queensland Government, Skytrans has now secured the routes on a long-term contract basis, after overwhelming support from the community.

"We are very happy to hear the news today that we will be continuing to fly to these destinations. We took over the routes under an emergency services arrangement as the people of Queensland needed a carrier, and they needed one in record time. We are proud to be the airline that helped out in a time of community need. We have worked very hard to not only respond to the needs of the people of Queensland, but to also continue to expand our services while meeting the increased demand during this period.

"The effort my team has put in is a credit to them and I would like to thank each and every one of them for digging in and getting the job done. I would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our loyal customers who have continued to fly with us," said Skytrans Managing Director Simon Wild.

The DTMR regulated routes which Skytrans will continue to service under the new agreement are:

These are arguably the most difficult routes to service in the state-wide network.

Skytrans' on-time performance since taking over the routes has been consistently higher than 90% and new services have been introduced since operations commenced, such as Toowoomba being added to the Western 2 route in response to public demand.

"Passenger numbers continue to gather momentum and the retention of the contract means that we will proudly be providing much needed jobs for the people of Queensland at a time when they are needed most," Mr Wild said.

"It's been a team effort from everyone at Skytrans who have gone above and beyond to restore confidence in the marketplace which had been lost under the previous operator. We had unprecedented support from the communities in our bid and would like to thank them all for taking the time to forward letters of praise and for embracing our service," he said.

For bookings or further information the public are encouraged to visit Skytrans in person at 14-16 McLeod St, Cairns, online at www.skytrans.com.au or phone 1300 SKYTRANS (1300 -759 872).

For further information or to arrange media interviews contact: Danae Jones – Public Relations Manager – mob: 0409 346 599 – email: danae@intouchmedia.com.au

SKYTRANS INCREASES SERVICES TO COOKTOWN

26th August 2009

Skytrans is pleased to announce an additional air service linking Cairns and Cooktown. This flight will operate Saturdays commencing 5th September 2009.

?The decision to operate an additional service on the weekend is an outcome of a recent community forum and continual consultation with major stakeholders and industry.? stated Simon Wild Managing Director.

Skytrans flights to Cooktown depart from the Cairns Domestic Terminal, and form part of a network of 27 destinations throughout regional Queensland.

These flights are now available for bookings.

Please visit Skytrans in person at 14-16 McLeod St, Cairns, book online at www.skytrans.com.au or phone 1300 -759 872.

For further information or to arrange media interviews contact: Fiona Jose - Community Relations Manager - mob: 0458 462 440 - email: fiona.jose@skytrans.com.au