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| Founded | 11 May 1984 | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 14 | ||||||
| Destinations | 19 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Cairns, Australia | ||||||
| Employees | 80-100 | ||||||
| Website | hinterlandaviation.com.au | ||||||
Hinterland Aviation is a regional airline and charter company based at Cairns Airport in Queensland, Australia. The airline operates scheduled flights from Cairns Airport, Horn Island Airport and Townsville Airport.
The airline was established in 1984
| Aircraft | Total | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna C208 Caravan 208B & EX | 12 | 12 | ||
| Cessna 408 SkyCourier | — | 2 | 19 | |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Total | 14 | 2 |
Destinations served from Cairns Airport:
Destinations served from Townsville Airport:
Destinations served from Horn Island Airport:
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