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Message from the Premier
Spectacular growth in Queensland aviation and aerospace industries is an important
success story in the Smart State vision.
Far North Queensland is playing a vital role in these industries and I commend the
collaborative approach developed by the Australasian Aviation Group Cairns.
The industries have attracted acclaim for excellence in many areas, including
advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, as well as world-class education
and training, leading-edge logistics and research and development.
Since 1998, 6,000 new jobs have been created in this sector as Queensland builds and
consolidates its position as the aviation hub of the Asia-Pacific.
Cairns has been a key part of this success story, with the gross value of aviation in
Tropical North Queensland at over $500 million, and the industry providing more than
2,700 jobs.
In terms of global reach, Cairns International Airport is Australia's fifth busiest, with 3.5
million passengers and 130,000 aircraft movements a year.
Last October I had the pleasure of opening the $7.6 million Hawker Pacific engineering
and maintenance facility at Cairns International Airport.
This world's best-practice facility can accommodate a wide range of passenger jets
including Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s, while its line maintenance and overnight
check support operations on-tarmac can cater for wide body Boeing 767 and Airbus
A330 aircraft.
Cairns is also making its mark in aviation education.
The Cairns Aviation Skills Centre is the premier regional
training centre for aircraft engineers and other aviationrelated fields. The Queensland Government recently
committed $15 million to the centre's training
provider, Aviation Australia, to help train more
skilled workers.
The Queensland Government is proud to
support and encourage the development of
these industries in Cairns.
Peter Beattie MP
Premier of Queensland
Contents
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Letter from the Chair
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Aviation, expertise, innovation,
experience
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Tropical North Queensland A vibrant economy, attractive lifestyle
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World-class aerospace operations
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Aviation excellence across the region
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Aviation operations, diversity and quality
Aviation infrastructure, planning and design
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Aviation education, training and skills
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National Airworthiness Authorities
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Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns Premium Members
- Aero Enterprise
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- Cairns Aviation Skills Centre
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- Cairns International Airport
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- Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation
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- Hawker Pacific
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- Hinterland Aviation and Aero Engineering
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- Miller Harris Lawyers
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Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns
Membership Directory
Letter from the Chair
The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns is pleased to present its first directory
showcasing Cairns, Australia as an Aviation Centre of Excellence.
With world-class aviation and avionic maintenance facilities, unparalleled diversity of
fixed wing and rotary operators, a state of the art training centre and specialist
technical, legal and administrative support services, Cairns offers a unique and ideal
business environment for the domestic and international aviation industry.
The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns is a consortium of more than 20
organisations and serves as a one stop shop for aviation companies seeking
world-class service in one of the world's most desirable locations
An internationally renowned tourist destination, more than 2 million visitors each year
enjoy the countless attractions of the Tropical North Queensland region. Icons include
the Great Barrier Reef, ancient tropical rainforests, idyllic islands, immaculate and
secluded beaches, spectacular diving, game fishing and exclusive luxury retreats; all
complimented by the cosmopolitan city of Cairns with its excellent shopping and
famous restaurants.
The importance of the region's aviation industry to Australia's economy cannot be
understated. Not only has the industry underpinned the development of Cairns as
Australia's second most popular international tourist destination, but aviation has a
tremendous impact on the activities of tourists when they arrive. Viewing our
spectacular region by helicopter, fixed winged aircraft or experiencing parachuting
and ballooning are integral to the appeal of Tropical North Queensland to the tourism
markets.
We trust you will find this first edition of our directory useful in highlighting the aviation
capability that exists in the Cairns region.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cairns - A Centre of Aviation Excellence.
Kind regards
Yvonne Wallace
Chair - Australasian Aviation Group Cairns
Aviation,
Expertise,
Innovation and
Experience
The following pages illustrate the depth and breadth of
capability within the Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns.
Centre of Aviation Excellence
General and heavy maintenance capabilities:
• Heavy maintenance and line maintenance to fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• World class hangars to accommodate a diverse range of jets, including
Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s
• Tarmacs for line maintenance and overnight checks for Boeing 767 and
Airbus A330
• Lycoming and Continental engine and McCauley and Hartzell propeller
overhaul
• Turbine and piston aircraft and component overhaul, repair and maintenance
• Major structural repairs and modifications
• Safety equipment overhaul
• Complete refurbishments: Private, Corporate and Commercial jets
• The provision of logistics support to fixed and rotary wing platforms, sales
support, logistics and supply chain management
• Quality systems and accreditations
• Boroscope training
• Internationally approved training to EASA Part 147 standards
Avionics:
• The provision of component overhaul and repair of avionics and mechanical
components and rotables
• Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) test equipment
• State of the art avionics repair equipment
• Maintenance and repair of the full range of avionics equipment including:
> Voice Communications
> VHF, UHF and HF Communications
> Radar
> Transponders
> GPS
> ELTS
> Audio Systems
> ADF, DME
• Maintenance and repair of electrical equipment including:
> Alternators
> Starters
> Relays
> Actuators
> Starter Generators
> Tacho generators
• Approved Bendix / King repair and servicing facility for:
> Engine, fixed wing, rotor and turbine
> Gyroscopic - remote gyro systems, panel mount, auto-pilot
> Remote compass systems
> Pitot/static
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State of the art wire marking
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Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) Suppliers
> Bendix King/Honeywell
> Artex
> Chelton Flight Systems
> L3 Communications, Aim
and Jet Electronics
> Kgs Electronics
> Rockwell Collins
> Sigmatek
> S-Tec Autopilots
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The ability to establish quick and effective links with Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs).
Aviation industry support services:
The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns offers diverse expertise to ensure a one
stop shop for the aviation market. The group has members ready to provide
assistance in the following areas:
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Legal advice and solutions
Human resources and professional development advice and solutions
Regulatory requirements advice and solutions
Finance advice and solutions
Marketing advice and solutions
Insurance and risk management expertise
Engineering and consulting services
Property tenure advice
Training and training consulting services
Aviation fleet:
The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns incorporates leading aviation companies
with a diverse fleet of aircraft, servicing a vast geographical area with remote, tropical
flying conditions. The Group provides a complete air service with regular passenger
transport, charter, luxury corporate, fixed wing and rotary operations. The flying skills
of Cairns based pilots are a key export to the Australasian region.
The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns offers:
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Strong and skilled workforce
Competitive labour rates compared to labour
markets in the Australasian region
Tropical aviation knowledge and expertise
Rapid turnaround times
Value for money
24 hour access to technicians
24 hour access to avionics rental pool
24 hour access to specialist advice and solutions
Internationally recognised warranties
Well respected Australian industry standards
Internationally recognised quality assurance
Internationally recognised safety standards
Internationally approved training
Tropical
North
Queensland
- a vibrant economy, attractive lifestyle
Australia has a lower cost of living than many other countries in the world, particularly
within the Australasian region. Tropical North Queensland is one of the fastest growing
regions in Australia. Cairns offers an attractive and safe location for regional
headquarters with competitive advantages in terms of business costs, ease of
conducting business, access to markets and lifestyle. Telecommunications
investment in Australia is amongst the highest in the developed world, with
competitive call costs from Cairns. Australia has abundant energy resources, which
contributes to one of the lowest electricity costs in the world. Tropical North
Queensland has a highly skilled workforce employed in a diverse range of industries.
The Australian workforce has been recognised internationally as being of the highest
quality, extremely stable and a valuable resource for Australasian markets.
Many countries have shaped the cultural heritage of Tropical North Queensland. The
cultural diversity and multi-lingual business community is a valuable asset for
exporters and investors.
Centre of Aviation Excellence
Tourism contributes $2 billion to the Cairns economy and illustrates the city's reputation
as a gateway for the business community with direct air links to Asia, New Zealand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Guam and all major Australian cities. With the
international award winning Cairns Convention Centre, the region is well established
as a leading global Business Tourism centre.
Cairns has a tropical climate with conditions
similar to neighbouring South East Asian
countries. Tourism continues to be a key
driver of the economy with more than 2
million visitors each year. The city is now
also the most popular superyacht
destination in Australia with more than 50
luxury vessels visiting the region every year
for cruising, charter and refit.
Cairns is developing a reputation as a centre of excellence in
Tropical Knowledge and Expertise.
The region supports one of the largest fishing fleets in Australia and adheres to the
highest level of environmental compliance and operational best practice. Key regional
seafood exports include prawns, reef and freshwater fish, crabs, bugs and lobsters,
live reef fish and sashimi quality tuna. Key markets include Japan, Singapore and Hong
Kong. Aquaculture activities continue to grow with prawns, barramundi and red claw.
The Tropical North Queensland region produces a wealth of exotic, tropical and
traditional fruits and vegetables and has a strong domestic and export beef cattle
industry along with an extensive primary and secondary dairy industry.
Mining continues to be a major sector of the economy at almost $400m and includes
large scale operations such as Weipa (Bauxite) and Cape Flattery (Silica) and smaller
operations of gold, tin and other precious metals and gems. Cairns is a major supply
point for mining operations in Indonesia and PNG.
Australasian Trade Links from Cairns TNQ
Image supplied by Cairns Port Authority
World - class
aerospace operations
Cairns has a dynamic, world class airport, providing
the basis for both leisure and business tourism. Cairns
international and domestic airport handles 130,000 aircraft
movements each year, with a large general aviation fleet and supporting industries. It
is the 5th busiest airport in Australia in terms of international passengers.
Centre of Aviation Excellence
Inbound International Services to Cairns
Destination
Airline
Narita
QANTAS Airways
Nagoya
Australian Airlines
Osaka
Australian Airlines
Fukuoka
Australian Airlines
Sapporo
Australian Airlines
Singapore
Australian Airlines
Hong Kong
Australian Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Guam
Continental Micronesia
Auckland
Air New Zealand
PNG
Air Nuigini
Inbound Domestic Services to Cairns
Destination
Airline
Brisbane
QANTAS Airways
Virgin Blue
Jetstar
Sydney
QANTAS Airways
Virgin Blue
Jetstar
Australian Airlines
Melbourne
QANTAS Airways
Virgin Blue
Jetstar
Perth
QANTAS Airways
Darwin
QANTAS Airways
Adelaide
Jetstar
Alice Springs
QANTAS Airways
Ayers Rock
QANTAS Airways
Coolangatta
Australian Airlines
Horn Island
QANTAS Airways
Bamaga
Aero Tropics
Regional Pacific Airlines
Weekly Frequency
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Weekly Frequency
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Aviation excellence
across the region
Cairns serves as the 'capital' of Tropical North
Queensland's aviation industry with regional aero-spaces
strategically located throughout the vast state of Queensland.
Innisfail
The Innisfail Aerodrome is approximately 90km south of Cairns. The facility consists of
two runways, sealed and grassed with associated services. The sealed runway has
electric lighting to cater for 24 hour and emergency operations. Innisfail Aerodrome is
primarily utilised by single and twin engine aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of
less than 5700kg.
The Aerodrome supports the following:
• Fixed wing and helicopter maintenance and agricultural spraying
• Charter operations including tourist operators
• Military operations
• Flying training
• Recreational aircraft maintenance and instruction
• Aircraft refuelling
The general aviation lease opportunities surrounding the Innisfail Aerodrome are
significant with a number of hangars and additional land available. Innisfail has an
extensive and innovative engineering capability developed through the servicing of
the region's sugar and banana industries. It is also a burgeoning tourist destination
renowned for its art deco buildings.
Mareeba
The Mareeba Aerodrome is located approximately 64km south west of Cairns. The
aerodrome currently supports a range of general aviation businesses which service
clients across northern Australia and PNG. The aerodrome is emerging as a major
regional centre in north Queensland's fast growing general aviation industry.
The aerodrome has a 1505 metre long sealed runway equipped for night operations.
Due to increasing demand, Mareeba Shire Council is developing additional land at the
Mareeba Aerodrome to be leased for general aviation activities. The development will
support a range of activities and facilities including private hangars, fixed wing and
helicopter servicing operations and other activities associated with the general
aviation industry.
Aviation operations, diversity and quality
Every aviation sector is represented within the aviation industry in Cairns and this
diversity is the key to the success of The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns.
Fixed wing and rotary fleet:
Scheduled, Commercial, Charter, Corporate
Key activities:
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Coastal Surveillance
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Domestic and International
Flights
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Tourism Scenic Flights
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Agricultural Aviation
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Corporate Charter Flights
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Emergency/Police/Surveillance
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Skydiving
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Crop Dusting / Spraying
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Helicopter Mustering
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Heli Safaris / Fishing
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Training
Centre of Aviation Excellence
Aviation Infrastructure, Planning and Design
The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns offers a vast pool of technical expertise in
aviation and airport planning, operations, management and development.
Arup, one of the group's key members, offers comprehensive engineering and
consulting services for regional airport projects including hangars, aircraft
maintenance facilities and pavements. The company's integrated approach adds value
in all phases of airport development, including creating appropriate planning solutions
and designing for efficient construction and reduced long-term operational costs.
The Cairns Port Authority is a leader in aviation infrastructure, planning and
management. The CPA strategic plan includes investment of $160 million over the
next 6 years in airside, terminal and other
commercial developments.
The Queensland Government recognises the
importance of the aviation sector and is
committed to the development of Queensland
as an 'Aviation Hub' for the Asia Pacific region.
Aviation education,
training and skills
Education and training
Cairns is fast becoming an aviation training centre of excellence.
The Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns has amongst its members, internationally
recognised aviation training providers.
The Cairns Aviation Skills Centre (CASC) is a purpose-built aviation training facility.
The CASC's training provider is Aviation Australia, the only EASA Part 147, ISO
9001:2000 accredited Registered Training Organisation in Australia, now recognised
as the leading aviation technical training provider in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Australian Helicopter Flying School is located in Cairns and provides quality
training at all levels
Tertiary, Secondary and Vocational education
Education Queensland, through Cairns State High School in
partnership with Aviation Australia has developed a syllabus
to introduce senior school students to the aviation industry.
James Cook University (JCU) is a multi-campus university
with the main sites located at Cairns and Townsville. JCU
offers courses in a broad range of study areas and has a
strong research focus, particularly in tropical living. In a
ranking of the world's top 500 universities, JCU was one of
only 13 Australian universities listed,
(Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2003).
Tropical North Queensland TAFE is an
award-winning provider of vocational
education and training. The Institute offers a
wide range of nationally and internationally
recognised training programs to Advanced
Diploma level plus a range of quality English
Language programs through a dedicated
Language Centre.
National Airworthiness Authorities
Certificates of approval held by Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns members
include but are not limited to:
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Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Royal Australian Air Force
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USA Federal Aviation Administration
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European Aviation Safety Agency
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General Administration of Civil Aviation of China
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Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Authority
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Indonesia Department of Transport
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New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority
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Maldives Civil Aviation Authority
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Department of Aviation Thailand
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Bermuda Department of Civil Aviation
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Cayman Islands Aviation Authority
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Republic of the Philippines Air Transport Office
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Indian Directorate General of Air Communication
Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns members hold quality assurance
certification to ISO 9001
Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns members are approved aircraft service centres
for the following:
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CFE Engine Company
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Dassault Falcon Jet Authorised Service
Centre of Aviation Excellence
Centre
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Garrett Authorised Line Service Centre
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Raytheon Aircraft
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Bell Helicopter
All charter operator members of Australasian Aviation Group - Cairns hold the
necessary certification and insurances required by the Australian Civil Aviation
Safety Authority
Aviation Australia holds the following approvals:
Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA): Regulation 30 Certificate C580292
European Civil Aviation Agency (EASA):
EASA Part 147 Certificate EASA.147.0012
Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD):
HKCAD Part 147 Certificate AT/123/0503
Australian Recognised Framework:
Approval number 30770
The following companies are premium members of the Australasian Aviation
Group - Cairns. Their commitment, expertise and experience make them
industry leaders and we are proud to showcase their capability in the
following pages.
Aero Enterprise
Aero Enterprise Pty Ltd has been a market leader in airframe maintenance and
component overhaul services for more than 25 years. Established in 1980 by Peter Cox
and Murray Ireland, Aero Enterprise has established a strong reputation within the
private, commercial and regular public service sectors of the general aviation market
throughout Australia and the South Pacific Basin. Aero Enterprise is renowned for its
commitment to responding to and meeting customers' needs.
Aero Enterprise's quality control system is externally monitored and sets
the company apart from its domestic and international competitors.
The company received certification to AS/NZS ISO 9002-1994 in July 1995 by Quality
Assurance Services. This was subsequently upgraded to AS/NZS ISO 9001-2000 in
June 2002. All maintenance is undertaken in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety
Authority (CASA) requirements and manufacturers' specifications under the
company's rigorous quality control system.
With clients throughout the South Pacific region, Aero Enterprise is renowned for its
customer service, innovation, expertise and flexibility. One of the most diverse
general aviation companies operating in the Australasian market, Aero Enterprise's
areas of specialty include Lycoming and Continental engine and McCauley and
Hartzell propeller overhaul.
Cairns Aviation Skills Centre (CASC)
The Cairns Aviation Skills Centre (CASC) is a purpose built, aviation training centre of
excellence offering internationally recognised aircraft maintenance qualifications.
Opened in March, 2004 and situated at the Cairns International Airport, CASC features
three large classrooms, a conference centre, library, computer lab, an instructor's
preparation room, two offices, a dining room, a spacious lobby and reception area.
CASC also maintains a hangar for practical training which houses a Cessna 402B.
CASC's leading partner, Aviation Australia is a world class aviation training provider
established and wholly owned by the Queensland Government.
Aviation Australia (AA) is the accredited training organisation operating at the
Cairns Aviation Skills Centre. AA is the only EASA part 147, ISO 9001:2000
accredited Registered Training Organisation in Australia and is now the leading
aviation technical training centre in the Asia Pacific region.
The Cairns Aviation Skills Centre was built to meet a growing demand from local
industry to provide training for engineers and apprentices in the region. CASC's
signature course is the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) and the centre has the
capacity to deliver most Aviation Australia approved courses. CASC recently
successfully administered AME licensing exams which will continue to run in
conjunction with LAME licensing night courses.
Centre of Aviation Excellence
National Jet, Surveillance Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
regularly utilise this state of the art training facility. The centre is recognised by wider
industry as an ideal conference and meeting centre with regular clients including the
Cairns Port Authority, Education Queensland and Australian Customs.
Cairns International Airport
The Cairns International Airport is owned and operated by the Cairns Port Authority
(CPA), a Queensland Government owned Corporation. The airport plays a very
important role in the region and is a major stakeholder in developing Tropical North
Queensland's tourism industry. In 2003/04, Cummings Economics estimated the total
value added to the regional economy by the Cairns International Airport is $2 billion.
Estimated foreign exchange generated in the region is more than $1,130 million
through the international operations of airlines, international tourism and other
exports of goods and services. Cairns International Airport is Australia's largest
regional airport, 5th busiest international and 6th busiest airport in Australia.
CPA is now in the process of delivering new and enhanced facilities at the International
Terminal and recently completed work on an additional concourse and aerobridge,
two additional aircraft parking positions and a significant expansion of the Baggage
Reclaim and Customs Hall area. Over the next two years CPA will expand the Domestic
Terminal to meet the projected growth in the domestic network. The expansion will
see common check-in and baggage reclaim areas developed within the terminals and
also enhanced passenger facilities in the central shopping areas. Combined with the
expansion of both terminals, an improvement of all access provisions for ground
transport will be implemented.
General Aviation (GA)
The airport is home to a large and active general aviation industry. There have been a
number of important developments in the GA precinct in recent years, including the
establishment of the Cairns Aviation Skills Centre and the new heavy aircraft
maintenance facility by Hawker Pacific.
In consultation with a wide range of industry participants, CPA is developing a GA
Precinct Plan that will provide a sound basis for investment and decision making for
both CPA and GA clients. As part of the plan, CPA will be assessing the suitability and
feasibility of a Multi Use Facility in the GA Precinct. This facility would be multidimensional, and will accommodate:
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CPA aviation historical display
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre;
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Viewing Deck;
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Café/Bar;
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Common Use GA Terminal; and
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Offices
Department of State Development, Trade
and Innovation
The Queensland Government is committed to growing vibrant aviation and aerospace
industries in the Smart State. Cairns is well on the way to becoming the aviation hub for
northern Australia, and for good reason.
With its close proximity to Asia and the Pacific Rim, a rapidly growing international
airport, expanding aircraft maintenance facilities and over 50 businesses providing
aviation support, there is no doubt Cairns is a vital part of the State's aviation
infrastructure.
Queensland Aviation Strategy
The Queensland Aviation Strategy indicates how the Queensland Government
will support this important sector to:
* attract and establish new aviation industry capabilities in Queensland
* enhance the training and skills capability in aviation
* achieve a high level of aviation exports and overseas business
The strategy will also:
• promote route development of regional, domestic and international
commercial air services
• support the growth of aviation tourism
• ensure access to air services in rural and remote areas of Queensland
• support the development of rural and remote airports
• influence regional and local planning for airports
Centre of Aviation Excellence
The Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation, through the State
Development Centre Cairns, works locally to support and grow the aviation industry
through business skills development initiatives; identifying investment opportunities
and working closely with the region's aviation industry group.
Hawker Pacific
Hawker Pacific is the market leader in integrated civil and military aerospace sales and
product support in Australasia. The company maintains facilities in Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Townsville, Cairns and Auckland as well as in South-East
Asia and the Middle East.
The launch of the Hawker Pacific facility in June, 2005 at Cairns International
Airport changed the face of the aviation maintenance sector in Australia, Asia
and the South Pacific region.
The multi-million dollar, cutting-edge service centre has boosted the aviation
maintenance repair and overhaul capabilities in Tropical North Queensland, placing
the region squarely on the world stage as a leader in aviation.
The facility is also headquarters to Hawker Pacific's subsidiary, Australian Avionics,
one of the world's leading avionics supply, repair and installation companies.
Combined with Hawker Pacific's design engineering, special mission
modifications and maintenance repair and overhaul skills, this facility is truly a
centre for aviation excellence.
The company provides an integrated avionics and mechanical workshop under one
roof. With a reputation for delivering impeccable world-class service throughout
Australia, South-East Asia and the Pacific rim, Hawker Pacific is one of the key aviation
industry operators in the southern hemisphere.
The centre has the capacity to accommodate a wide range of passenger jets, up to and
including Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s. In addition, the taxiways enable the facility to
provide line maintenance and overnight check support for larger Boeing 767 and
Airbus A330 aircraft.
Hawker Pacific is renowned for its award winning, VIP Ground Handling operation at
Sydney airport and this world-class service is now available in Cairns with the new
'FBO Flight Centre'.
Hinterland Aviation and Aero Engineering
Hinterland Aviation and Aero Engineering is a fully integrated aviation operation based
in Cairns, Australia. With over 20 years experience, Hinterland is an industry leader,
helping to place Cairns on the map as an aviation centre of excellence. Established in
1981 as a charter operation servicing the mining industry, Hinterland was acquired by
retail travel firm, Trailfinders in 1992 and developed a firm footing in the tourism
charter industry.
Hinterland Aviation has developed considerably in recent times and now
operates general charter throughout Northern Australia, Papua New Guinea and
Solomon Islands. Hinterland Aviation is proud to be the charter operators to the
Voyages Resorts on Dunk and Lizard Island.
Hinterlands' flight crews are trained to RPT standards and the aircraft fleet is also
maintained to this same high standard.
Summary of Hinterland Aviation services:
• Charter and Regular Public Transport (RPT) services
• Mining commutes
• Freight or passengers
• All weather operations
• Dangerous goods approval
• Aerial photography and survey
• Anywhere, anytime general charter
The Hinterland fleet includes a 14-seat, pressurised, turbine powered Beechcraft King
Air aircraft, high speed, long range executive and utility models with 5 to 12 seat
capacity and four 13 passenger Cessna Caravan Aircraft capable of operating into unsealed runways, making it suited to remote locations.
Centre of Aviation Excellence
Hinterland Aero Engineering
Hinterland Aero Engineering was established in 1995 to support the expanding
Hinterland fleet and to deliver quality maintenance to the aviation industry. The
company delivers a comprehensive range of aircraft maintenance, engine repairs and
overhauls, avionics installations and component maintenance.
Hinterland's large, state of the art hangar based at Cairns International
Airport boasts capacity for aircraft up to 5700kg MTOW. The facility is fully
equipped for scheduled maintenance, major overhaul, repair and modifications
of pressurised, non-pressurised, turboprop and piston engine aircraft.
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Turbine and Piston aircraft and
component maintenance up to 5700kg
Piston engine overhaul and repair
Major structural repairs and modifications
Avionics installations
Safety equipment overhaul
Refurbishments
Miller Harris Lawyers
At Miller Harris we do not just think like lawyers, we think like business people.
This enables us to give sound commercial advice to businesses in all stages of
development.
As our clients grow their businesses, Miller Harris proves a consistent strategic
corporate partner, providing sound, innovative and commercial business advice.
The Miller Harris team-based approach and resources ensure that our aviation
industry clients have access to the latest accurate information. The firm's commitment
to knowledge, effective communication and accessibility enables even the smallest
aviation client to obtain creative, accurate and cost effective legal advice.
Miller Harris partners and staff remain involved in local business life, giving a
unique perspective on current issues and enabling the company to develop and
maintain networks of value to our clients.
Miller Harris can assist clients to identify and capitalise on emerging business
opportunities.
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
compliance and enforcement issues
Risk management and business
structuring advice
Industrial relations and employment
law
Hangar and airport leasing
arrangements
Property tenure issues
Maintenance and sale contracts
Insurance and claims
Dispute resolution
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Australasian Aviation
Centre of Aviation Excellence
Group - Cairns
Aero
Enterprise
Murray Ireland
PO Box 406N
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4035 9295
Fax: +61 7 4035 9296
[email protected]
www.aero.com.au/cairns
Aero Enterprise has been a market
leader in airframe maintenance and
component overhaul services for
more than 25 years.
See premium listing
Aero Tropics
Air Services
Ross Britton
PO Box 147N
Cairns Nth QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 1300 656 110
Fax: +61 1800 359 138
[email protected]
www.aero-tropics.com.au
Aero-Tropics Air Services run RPT
(Regular Public Transport) flights
from Cairns to Bamaga Mon-Sat
every week. They also run up to 21
flights per day, 7 days a week to all of
the Torres Strait Islands. Winners of
the D.O.T.A.R.S and Australia Post
Mail run contract to the whole of the
Cape York region. Bases in Cairns
and Horn Island for all your RPT,
charter and freight needs.
Arup
Judy Southwood
PO Box 2586
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4052 1445
Fax: +61 7 4052 1439
[email protected]
www.arup.com
Arup offers comprehensive
engineering and consulting services
for regional airport projects
including hangars, aircraft
maintenance facilities and
pavements. Arup's integrated
approach adds value in all phases of
airport development, including the
creation of appropriate planning
solutions and designs for efficient
construction and reduced long-term
operational costs.
Australian
Helicopters
Base Manager
PO Box 63
Horn Island QLD 4876
Ph: +61 7 4069 1473
Fax: +61 7 4069 1989
[email protected]
www.austheli.com
• Contracted and charter services
for clients throughout Central and
Far North Queensland.
• Specialist helicopter fleet is
available for short term charter.
Aviation
Australia
Phil Presgrave
PO Box 1038
Eagle Farm QLD Australia 4009
Ph: +61 7 3860 0900
Fax: +61 7 3860 0911
[email protected]
www.aviationaustralia.aero
Aviation Australia is an ISO
9001:2000 accredited, world class
registered training organisation
owned by the Queensland
Government. The organisation holds
training approvals under CASA CAR
30 and both EASA (formerly JAA)
and HKCAD Part 147. It provides
Certificate IV in Aeroskills and
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance
Engineering training, as well as
advanced and continuation training
for maintenance engineers.
Cairns
Aviation
Skills Centre
Dave Adams
PO Box 139
Stratford QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4040 0000
Fax: +61 7 4040 0111
The Cairns Aviation Skills Centre
(CASC) is a purpose built aviation
training centre of excellence,
offering internationally recognised
aviation training, as well as facility
hire.
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[email protected]
www.aviationaustralia.aero
Cairns Port
Authority
Kerry Egerton
PO Box 594
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4052 3888
Fax: +61 7 4052 1493
[email protected]
www.cairnsport.com.au
Cairns International Airport is
Australia's largest regional airport, 5th
busiest international and 6th busiest
airport in Australia. The Cairns Port
Authority's strategic plan includes
assessing the suitability of a Multi
Use General Aviation Facility.
• CPA aviation historical display;
• RFDS Visitors Centre;
• Viewing Deck;
• Café / Bar;
• Common use GA Terminal and
Offices
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Cape York
Helicopters
Yvonne Wallace
719 Speewah Road
Kuranda QLD Australia 4881
Ph: +61 7 4093 0250
Fax: +61 7 4093 0251
[email protected]
www.capeyorkhelicopters.com
Cape York Helicopters specialises in
general charter, power and pipeline
inspections, photography, film work,
location surveys, sling operations
and feral animal control. CYH is also
renowned for their 5 Star Wilderness
Safaris.
Helicopter fleet:
• RobinsonR44's
• Bell 206 (Jet Ranger)
• AS350B2 (Squirrel)
Queensland
Regional
Airlines
Georgina Breeuwer
PO Box 7110
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4040 6737
Mob: +61 0 428 406 737
[email protected]
www.qra.com.au
Queensland Regional Airlines has
operated as a corporate charter
airline in Australia since early 2003.
Our mix of fleet include 5 Dash 8
102's, 1 Cessna Citation II and 1 Twin
Otter. Our clients range from mining
companies, government
departments to private individuals,
QRA is headquartered in Cairns with
bases in TSV, BNE an PER
Department
of State
Development,
Trade and
Innovation
Deborah Maguire
PO Box 2358
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4048 1111
Fax: +61 7 4048 1122
[email protected]
www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au
State Development, Trade and
Innovation assists aviation
businesses start up, grow and
prosper by providing a wide range
of high quality products and services
to the aviation industry.
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General
Aviation
Maintenance
Ray Rowe
PO Box 2297
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4035 9250
Fax: +61 7 4035 9552
[email protected]
General Aviation Maintenance
(G.A.M) provides transfers,
excursions, charter flights, freight
flights, scenic flights and aircraft
maintenance.
Our Fleet includes
• Dornier 228 twin Turboprop
• AC 690 twin Turboprop
• AC 500S twin air-conditioned
aircraft
Hawker Pacific
and
Australian
Avionics
Neville Evans
PO Box 115N
Cairns North QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4030 1801
Fax: +61 7 4030 1845
[email protected]
www.hawkerpacific.com.au
Avionics:
Ph: +61 7 4030 1865
Fax: +61 7 4035 9798
[email protected]
www.australianavionics.com.au
Hawker Pacific launched a $9m,
cutting-edge service centre in Cairns
in 2004 which has boosted the
aviation maintenance repair and
overhaul capabilities in Tropical
North Queensland, placing the
region squarely on the world stage
as a leader in aviation.
Australian Avionics provides quality
service and repair of Avionics /
Communications equipment.
The facility is completely integrated
providing an aviation one stop shop.
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Heli Charters
Australia
Steve Spinaze
PO Box 1071N
Cairns Nth QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4034 9000
Fax: +61 7 4034 9001
School:+61 7 4034 9246
[email protected]
www.downunderheli.com
www.cairnshelischool.com.au
Heli Charters Australia Pty Ltd
incorporates Heli Charters Australia,
Down Under Helicopters Australia
and Cairns Helicopter School. The
company provides affordable high
quality helicopter services including
a range of Scenic, General Charter,
Commercial and Training
experiences. Additionally the School
offers a virtual flying experience on
our Flight Simulator for training and
fun.
Hinterland
Aviation
and Aero
Engineering
Malcolm Chadwick
PO Box 966
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4035 9166
Fax: +61 7 4035 9180
[email protected]
www.hinterlandaviation.com.au
Hinterland Aviation and Aero
Engineering is a fully integrated
aviation operation, with more than
20 years experience.
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Innisfail
Aerodrome
Matthew McGoldrick
PO Box 887
Innisfail QLD Australia 4860
Ph: +61 7 4030 2222
Fax: +61 7 4061 4258
[email protected]
www.jsc.qld.gov.au
The Innisfail Aerodrome consists of
two runways, sealed and grassed
with an associated facility system:
• Fixed wing and helicopter
maintenance and agricultural
spraying
• Charter operations including
tourist operators
• Military operations
• Flying training
Recreational aircraft maintenance
and instruction and aircraft
refuelling.
John Hartigan
and Associates
John Hartigan
55 McLeod Street
Cairns QLD Australia 4869
Ph: +61 7 4031 3933
Fax: +61 7 4055 4938
Mob:+61 0 409 031 158
[email protected]
John Hartigan & Associates is a
specialist Human Resources/
Industrial Relations provider based
in Cairns with local experience in
Aviation. For any business need
that involves I.R., career, policy
development, coaching,
recruitment or salary advice.
Mareeba
Aerodrome
Kieran Coyle
PO Box 154
Mareeba QLD Australia 4880
Ph: +61 7 4030 3900
Fax: +61 7 4092 3323
[email protected]
www.msc.qld.gov.au
Mareeba Shire Council owns and
operates the Mareeba Aerodrome
which offers a range of facilities
including land for hangars for the
general aviation industry.
The aerodrome currently supports a
range of general aviation businesses
which service clients across
northern Australia and PNG. The
aerodrome is emerging as a major
regional centre in north
Queensland's fast growing general
aviation industry
Miller Harris
Lawyers
Tina Cook
PO Box 7655
Cairns QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4036 9700
Fax: +61 7 4031 1525
[email protected]
www.millerharris.com.au
Miller Harris Lawyers' commitment
to effective communication and
accessibility enables their aviation
clients to obtain accurate and cost
effective legal advice specific to the
aviation industry.
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Skytrans
Airlines
David Barnard
PO Box 86
Stratford QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4046 2462
Fax: +61 7 4035 9318
[email protected]
www.skytrans.com.au
Skytrans is a premier airline and air
charter company.
The fleet includes 20 twin-engined
aircraft in Cairns, Townsville and the
Torres Strait. Services are available
24 hours, 7 days. The company is
locally owned and has been
operating for 20 years.
Regional Pacific
Airlines
(a member of the
Regional Aviation
Group)
Brett Tickell
PO Box 114H
Edge Hill QLD Australia 4870
Ph: +61 7 4053 8200
Fax: +61 7 4053 8242
[email protected]
www.regionalpacific.com.au
Regional Pacific Airlines provides a
comprehensive range of tailor-made
air service solutions, including fixed
wing and rotary wing aircraft to meet
all aviation requirements. Regional
Pacific Airlines provides specialised
equipment, infrastructure, key
personnel and aircraft ideally suited
to areas of operation from regular
public transport scheduled services
through to individually contracted
charter services.
Businesses operating at Innisfail Aerodrome:
Bob Harris' Flying School King Reef Aviation JK Mining Innisfail Aero Club Heli Services Liddles Aerial Spraying Watsonfly Ultralight Hinchinbrook Air Services Tandem Cairns -
Ph: +61 7 4061 2241
Ph: +61 7 4061 4005
Ph: +61 7 4061 1038
Ph: +61 7 4061 2241
Ph: +61 7 4061 8565
Ph: +61 7 4061 3500
Ph: +61 7 4061 6780
Ph: +61 7 4061 2241
Ph: 1800 805 432
Businesses operating at Mareeba Aerodrome:
Tableland Aircraft Maintenance Pty Ltd Mission Aviation Fellowship North Queensland Warbirds Rotor Works Pty Ltd Air Mareeba Pty Ltd -
Ph: +61 7 4092 4709
Ph: +61 7 4092 2777
Ph: +61 7 4092 7391
Ph: +61 7 4092 7511
Ph: +61 7 4092 2181
www.bhflyschool.com.au
www.tandemcairns.com.au