Aviair Pty Ltd
Aviair Pty Ltd is a privately held regional airline and tour operator serving the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia, providing scheduled RPT flights, scenic air tours, and corporate air charter from bases in Kununurra, Broome, and Karratha with a 30+ aircraft fleet.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersKarratha, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Aviair Pty Ltd does
Aviair Pty Ltd is a privately held regional airline and tourism operator serving the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia from three operational bases in Kununurra, Broome, and Karratha. Founded in 1984 (previously operating as Slingair), the company runs a fleet of more than 30 fixed-wing aircraft across four types (King Air B200, Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, Pilatus PC12, and Gippsaero GA8 Airvan), offering three core service lines: scheduled Regular Public Transport (RPT) passenger flights connecting remote communities, multi-award-winning scenic air tours over Bungle Bungle, Mitchell Falls, and the Kimberley coast, and corporate/private air charter services. The company holds CASA RPT, Part 42 CAMO, and Part 145 AMO approvals, making it one of only five small aeroplane operators in Australia meeting the highest CASA regulatory standards, and operates in-house aircraft maintenance with a $1M inventory base.
The business monetizes through per-seat scenic tour pricing ($549-$1,910 per person), one-way scheduled fares ($139-$610 per passenger), corporate charter contracts, and integrated tour packages bundling flights with helicopter operations, ground excursions, and accommodation. Customer segments split across regional residents needing essential transport, mining and resource sector clients (Rio Tinto, Fortescue, Chevron, Mount Gibson Iron), government agencies (WA Country Health, Royal Flying Doctor Service, multiple WA departments), and domestic/international tourists reached directly via the website, travel agents/GDS, and partnerships with major tour operators (AAT Kings, Scenic Tours, Abercrombie & Kent, Flight Centre). Aviair sits within the HMC Group portfolio of eight aviation and tourism businesses, alongside sister company Nexus Airlines (which assumed inter-regional flight network services in July 2023), HeliSpirit, Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge, and Bungle Bungle Guided Tours. The McConachy family owns the company through HM Consolidated Pty Ltd, with no external institutional investment disclosed.
Aviair Pty Ltd firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aviair Pty Ltd
- Legal name
- Aviair Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://aviair.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Aviair Pty Ltd is a privately held regional airline and tour operator serving the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia, providing scheduled RPT flights, scenic air tours, and corporate air charter from bases in Kununurra, Broome, and Karratha with a 30+ aircraft fleet.
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Aviair Pty Ltd industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Regional Aviation Services
- NAICS
- Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)
- SIC
- Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Island & Remote Region Regional Airlines (THABACAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Essential Air Service (EAS) & Subsidized Regional Operators (THABACAC), Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)
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Where Aviair Pty Ltd is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Karratha
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices3 records
Markets served
Aviair Pty Ltd business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Scheduled Passenger Flights (RPT): Regular Public Transport services connecting Karratha, Newman, Port Hedland, Broome, Derby, Kununurra, Halls Creek, Balgo, Kalumburu, and Fitzroy Crossing. Revenue generated through ticket sales with government subsidised fares for eligible routes (e.g., Halls Creek services).
- Scenic Air Tours: Multi-award-winning tourism business offering scenic flights over Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungle, Cockburn Range, and Kimberley coast. Tours include flight-only options and packages with helicopter flights, ground tours, and accommodation. Revenue from per-person tour pricing.
- Air Charter Services: Corporate and private air charter services from bases in Broome, Kununurra and Karratha. Serves tourism, communications, and government sectors with flexible scheduling for corporate clients.
- Tour Packages: Package tours combining air flights with ground transportation, guided walks, helicopter flights, river cruises, and overnight accommodation at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge.
- Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers available as dollar amounts for Kimberley flight experiences, providing flexible gifting options for customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mitchell Falls Discoverer - Full day plane + helicopter tour |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Adventurer - 2 hour scenic flight |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Helicopter |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Wanderer - Full day ground and air tour |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Helicopter |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Echidna Chasm |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Echidna Chasm + Overnight |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Ord River Cruise |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Ord River Cruise Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Derby - Broome Scheduled Flights |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Port Hedland - Newman Scheduled Flights |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Kununurra - Halls Creek Scheduled Flights |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Kununurra - Kalumburu Scheduled Flights |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Broome - Fitzroy Crossing - Halls Creek |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Halls Creek to Kununurra Fares |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Checked Luggage Additional Charges |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Aviair Pty Ltd product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aviair operates regional airline services, scenic air tours, and corporate/private air charter flights across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. The company provides RPT-licensed scheduled passenger flights connecting remote communities, multi-award-winning scenic tours over Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungle and the Kimberley coast, and charter services for mining, corporate and government clients from bases in Kununurra, Broome and Karratha.
Product overview
Aviair is a regional airline and multi-award-winning tourism operator offering three core service lines: Scheduled Passenger Flights (RPT-licensed regional airline services), Scenic Air Tours ( Kimberley scenic flights to Bungle Bungle, Mitchell Falls and regional attractions), and Air Charter Services (corporate and private charter). The company operates a mixed fleet of four fixed-wing aircraft types (King Air B200, Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, Pilatus PC12, Gippsaero GA8 Airvan) and partners with HeliSpirit for helicopter services. Scenic tour products include standalone flights, ground walking tours, helicopter experiences, and multi-day packages often combined with cruise experiences on Lake Argyle and the Ord River. The company operates from bases in Kununurra, Broome and Karratha serving the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Scheduled Passenger Flights Regional airline services operating under Regular Public Transport (RPT) license between Karratha, Newman, Port Hedland, Broome, Derby and East Kimberley destinations including Kununurra, Halls Creek, Balgo and Kalumburu. Includes government-subsidised fares for eligible routes and residents.
- Scenic Air Tours Multi-award-winning tourism business operating scenic flights over the Kimberley region including Bungle Bungle, Mitchell Falls, and Cockburn Range, using the only fully air-conditioned fleet in Kununurra. Tour options include flight-only experiences, helicopter tours, ground walks, and multi-component packages.
- Air Charter Services Corporate and private air charter services from bases in Broome, Kununurra and Karratha, operating a fleet of more than 30 quality, air-conditioned aircraft for the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Serves tourism, mining, communications, and government sectors with flexible scheduling.
- Mitchell Falls Discoverer Full-day plane, hike and helicopter combination tour covering Mitchell Plateau, King George Falls and Kalumburu; includes guided 4.5km hike to Mitchell Falls with rock art and waterholes; option for helicopter transfer. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $1,910 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Adventurer 2-hour scenic flight over Bungle Bungle Range, Lake Argyle, Argyle Diamond Mine and Ord River Irrigation Area; award-winning flight departing Kununurra. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $549 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Helicopter 4-hour scenic adventure combining aerial views and 30-minute helicopter flight over Bungle Bungle Range; departs Kununurra with helicopter operations by HeliSpirit at Bellburn Airstrip. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $999 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Wanderer Full-day tour combining 1-hour scenic flight with guided walks through Cathedral Gorge, The Domes and Piccaninny Creek; includes 4WD transfer and lunch at Cathedral Gorge. Child pricing from $820 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Helicopter Full-day tour with 18 or 30-minute helicopter flight option in addition to ground exploration; visits Purnululu National Park including Domes Walk, Cathedral Gorge and helicopter over Piccaninny Gorge. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $1,359 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Echidna Chasm Full-day ground tour with walks to Cathedral Gorge, The Domes and Echidna Chasm; moderate to difficult 2km return walk with ladders and handrails; option to add overnight stay at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $1,549 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Echidna Chasm + Overnight Two-day package including overnight stay at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge; guided walks to Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek, The Domes and Echidna Chasm; includes dinner and cooked breakfast. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $1,949 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Ord River Cruise Package combining 2-hour Bungle Bungle scenic flight with 6-hour Ord River cruise from Lake Argyle to Kununurra; includes coach transfer and wildlife viewing including freshwater crocodiles. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $787 per person.
- Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise Package combining 2-hour scenic flight with sunset cruise on Lake Argyle; includes coach tour, swimming, refreshments and views of Carr Boyd Range at sunset. Adult/Child/Senior pricing from $684 per person.
- Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available in dollar amounts for Aviair flight experiences, including scenic flights over the Kimberley, Bungle Bungle Ranges, Lake Argyle, and Mitchell Falls, providing flexible gifting options for customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 36,000+ passengers transported in 2017 across Kimberley, Pilbara, and Northern Territory
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Aviair Pty Ltd
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Aviair Pty Ltd technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Aviair Pty Ltd partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.
- Nexus AirlinescoreNexus Airlines, a sister brand under HM Consolidated Pty Ltd, took over all Aviair Inter Regional Flight Network services from 10 July 2023. Nexus operates routes between Geraldton, Karratha, Port Hedland, and Broome, providing 30-40% fare savings while maintaining service quality. Passengers connecting between services receive complimentary terminal transfers.
- HeliSpiritcoreHeliSpirit provides helicopter services for Aviair scenic tours including Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Helicopter, Mitchell Falls Discoverer, and Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Helicopter tours. Both companies are part of HM Consolidated Pty Ltd portfolio. They have jointly ordered up to 50 zero-emission aircraft.
- Bungle Bungle Savannah LodgecoreBungle Bungle Savannah Lodge is a sister company providing accommodation at Purnululu National Park for Aviair tour packages including Bungle Bungle Wanderer + Echidna Chasm + Overnight. The lodge features 27 ensuite cabins, restaurant, and pool, enabling integrated tour and accommodation packages.
- Bungle Bungle Guided TourscoreBungle Bungle Guided Tours provides on-ground walking tours in Purnululu National Park for Aviair packages. The company offers modified tours for passengers with reduced mobility and private 4WD vehicle tours, enhancing accessibility of Aviair tour offerings.
- Triple J ToursminorTriple J Tours provides Ord River cruise services included in Aviair's Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Ord River Cruise package. Their 55km scenic cruise from Lake Argyle to Kununurra offers wildlife viewing including freshwater crocodiles.
- Lake Argyle CruisesminorLake Argyle Cruises provides sunset cruise experiences on Lake Argyle combined with Aviair's Bungle Bungle Adventurer + Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise packages. The partnership offers comprehensive day experiences.
- Nexus Airlines (Connecting Flights)coreAviation connection partnership where Aviair's Derby-Broome flights connect passengers to Nexus Airlines services for onward travel to Perth with Virgin and Qantas. Includes complimentary transfers between terminals.
- AAT KingsmajorMajor Australian tour operator booking Aviair scenic flights and tours as part of comprehensive Kimberley holiday packages.
- Australian Pacific ToursmajorLeading Australian tour company distributing Aviair services to their customer base seeking Kimberley experiences.
- Scenic ToursmajorLuxury tour operator booking Aviair scenic flights for their premium Kimberley tour packages.
- Abercrombie and KentmajorLuxury adventure travel company booking Aviair services for high-end Kimberley itineraries.
- Flight Centre GlobalmajorGlobal travel retailer distributing Aviair flights and tours through their retail and online channels.
- The TailorminorBespoke luxury tour operator creating custom Kimberley itineraries including Aviair scenic flights.
- Fun Over FiftyminorSenior-focused travel company booking Aviair tours for mature travellers seeking accessible Kimberley experiences.
- Network Sponsors (City of Karratha & Shire of East Pilbara)majorGovernment sponsors providing support for the Inter Regional Flight Network connecting Pilbara and Kimberley regions, enabling affordable regional air services.
- Rio TintomajorMajor mining corporation using Aviair charter services for personnel transport to remote operations.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Aviair Pty Ltd competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nexus Airlines: Sister brand under HM Consolidated Pty Ltd, launched July 2023 to handle Aviair's higher-capacity Inter Regional Flight Network routes (Geraldton-Karratha-Port Hedland-Broome-Perth). Operates the same fleet class on overlapping Kimberley/Pilbara corridors with 30-40% lower fares.
- HeliSpirit: Sister company under HM Consolidated providing helicopter services for Aviair's integrated scenic tour packages (Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungle Wanderer). Joint purchaser of the 50-unit zero-emission aircraft order. Operates the same Kimberley tourism market.
- King Leopold Air: WA-based scenic flight and charter operator covering the Kimberley and Pilbara with comparable fixed-wing tour products over Bungle Bungle and Mitchell Falls. Directly competes on Aviair's core scenic tour routes from the same Broome/Kununurra bases.
- Skipper Aviation: Western Australian charter and air taxi operator serving corporate and resource sector clients across the Kimberley and Pilbara. Comparable Cessna Caravan/King Air fleet serving mining clients including Rio Tinto and Fortescue.
- Airnorth: Northern Territory-based regional airline serving remote communities and tourism routes including the Kimberley. Closest like-for-like competitor operating RPT-licensed turboprop services (Embraer, King Air) on similarly subsidized regional routes.
- Chartair: Australian regional charter operator providing corporate and government air transport services. Comparable Pilatus PC-12/Cessna Caravan fleet model targeting resource sector and remote community air services in northern Australia.
Broad incumbents
- Network Aviation: QantasLink subsidiary operating regional scheduled and charter services across northern and western Australia. Larger incumbent serving resource sector fly-in/fly-out demand with broader network reach into Perth and major capitals.
- Alliance Airlines: ASX-listed regional Australian airline and charter operator serving resource sector clients (Fly-in/Fly-out) across WA, QLD and NT. Larger incumbent with Fokker 70/100 jet fleet competing for charter contracts with the same mining majors (Rio Tinto, Fortescue) that use Aviair.
Regional players
- Pearl Coast Aviation: Broome-based charter and scenic operator serving the West Kimberley. Geographic direct competitor on scenic tour routes but smaller scale than Aviair's fleet. Targets overlapping tourism and resource sector customers.
Others
- Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge: Sister company under HM Consolidated providing 27-cabin accommodation inside Purnululu National Park. Enables Aviair's overnight tour packages but is a hospitality operator, not an aviation peer.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
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Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Aviair Pty Ltd
What does Aviair Pty Ltd do?
Aviair operates regional airline services, scenic air tours, and corporate/private air charter flights across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. The company provides RPT-licensed scheduled passenger flights connecting remote communities, multi-award-winning scenic tours over Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungle and the Kimberley coast, and charter services for mining, corporate and government clients from bases in Kununurra, Broome and Karratha.
Is Aviair Pty Ltd a public or private company?
Aviair Pty Ltd is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Aviair Pty Ltd founded?
Aviair Pty Ltd was founded in 1984. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Aviair Pty Ltd based?
Aviair Pty Ltd is headquartered in Karratha, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Aviair Pty Ltd make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Scheduled Passenger Flights (RPT) is the primary driver. The others are scenic Air Tours, air Charter Services, tour Packages and gift Vouchers.
Who are Aviair Pty Ltd's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nexus Airlines, HeliSpirit, King Leopold Air, Skipper Aviation, Airnorth and Chartair. Broad incumbents are Network Aviation and Alliance Airlines. Pearl Coast Aviation is listed as a regional player. Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge is listed as an others.
Does Aviair Pty Ltd have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aviair Pty Ltd.
What industry is Aviair Pty Ltd in?
Aviair Pty Ltd's product category is Regional Aviation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THABACAL, Island & Remote Region Regional Airlines, with a secondary code of THABACAC, Essential Air Service (EAS) & Subsidized Regional Operators. Its NAICS code is 48111 and its SIC code is 4512.