Horizon Airways
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| Founded | 1994 Mackay, Queensland |
|---|---|
| AOC # | CASA.AOC.0251 |
| Fleet size | 12 |
| Key people | Ed Morrison (CEO/Director) Matthew Munns (HOO/HOFO/HOTAC) |
| Founder | Trish Mahlberg |
| Website | https://horizonairways.com/ |
Horizon Airways is an Australian aviation company, providing both flight training and air charter flights in Central, Western and Northern Queensland.
Horizon Airways was founded by Trish Mahlberg in 1994 at Mackay Airport.[1] After selling the business in July 2021 to Ed Morrison, the business has since expanded with additional bases at Cloncurry Airport, Innisfail Airport and Horn Island Airport.[2][3][4][5]
Company Details
[edit]Mr. Ed Morrison purchased Horizon Airways from Trish Mahlberg in July 2021, employing Mr. Matthew Munns as Chief Pilot, and Head of Operations. The company successfully transitioned in April 2022 to become a CASR 135 air transport operator, CASR 138 aerial work operator and CASR 141 flight training operator.
In early 2022, Horizon Airways opened a training base in Cloncurry, Queensland, offering training from recreational through to commercial pilot licenses.
In mid 2022, Horizon Airways opened a charter base in Horn Island, Queensland, initially offering charter flights in a single Cessna 206. Horizon Airways have expanded their operations to include three Cessna 206's and one Tecnam P2012 STOL.
Aircraft fleet
[edit]| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 | 3 | - | 2x C172M, 1x C172N
Mackay and Cloncurry Based |
| Cessna 172RG | 1 | - | Mackay Based |
| Cessna 152 | 1 | - | Mackay Based |
| Cessna 206 | 3 | - | Horn Island Based |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 1 | - | Innisfail Based |
| Piper PA-31 Navajo | 3 | - | Cairns
Based |
| Tecnam P2012 Traveller | 1 | - | STOL Variant.
Horn Island Based |
| Total Fleet Size | 13 |
Former fleet
[edit]Horizon Airways has previously operated the following aircraft types:
- GippsAero GA8 Airvan - December 2023 to October 2024
References
[edit]- ↑ "Horizon Airways".
- ↑ "Birthplace of the RFDS gets first flight school to service outback Queensland graziers". ABC News. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ↑ "Some bush teens can't take off fast enough but here pilot training is stemming the fly-away factor". ABC News. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ↑ "Horizon Airways - Fleet Mackay | Cloncurry". www.horizonairways.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ↑ "Horizon Airways - Flight Training & Charter Mackay | Cloncurry | Horn Island". www.horizonairways.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ↑ "RegoSearch | Aircraft Registration Search". www.regosearch.com. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ↑ "Civil Database".
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