Independent Aviation

International Luxury Travel Market in Shanghai

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:03:17 +0000

In 2012, Independent Aviation will be showcasing as part of Tourism Australia at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Shanghai, China. The event, which is run for 4 days, is marketed to VIP Buyers who have been handpicked and personally invited. With over 800 exhibitors, ILTM provides the biggest offering at the highest standard and we are honored to be attending.

TTNQ

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:58:45 +0000

Independent Aviation is proud to announce their renewed membership with TTNQ. We strongly believe in the work the team at TTNQ do and are very pleased to be working together again. With a team of experienced professionals at our side, we are thoroughly looking forward to engaging with new clients.

Super Yacht Function

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:53:57 +0000

The Super Yacht Group, coupled with BSE Maritime Solutions put on a brilliant function this week with over 200 people in attendance to welcome BSE to Cairns and the Super Yacht Community. Independent Aviation has been supporting the Super Yacht Group for over 3 years now.

Staffing Update

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:50:05 +0000

Welcome to our new receptionist, Alex McFadden! Alex is a Year 12 graduate who has come on board as our newest receptionist. Alex has bought with her all the discipline she learned at school and is an excellent addition to our team.

Flying High

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:49:42 +0000

The team at Independent Aviation was treated today to a few joy rides in the new Robinson 66 Helicopter, which has recently joined the ever-expanding fleet of aircraft in the Cairns area. With a perfect clear day and temperatures up over 30 degrees, it was a delight to be seated in the front seat in this spacious, air-conditioned machine. The pilot is very impressed with the power reserve and so were we as we reached our maximum climb within seconds. The views of Cairns were spectacular as was the commentary on the performance capabilities of the R66. All 6 of us agreed, it’s a fabulous aircraft and one will be encouraging all our clients to try out!

Staffing Update

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:32:40 +0000

We are pleased to welcome Carol Morris to the IA team as our newest addition to the team. Carol will be taking the role of Accounts Supervisor so our suppliers continue to receive on time payment for the excellent work they do for us.

Independent & the Chamber of Commerce

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:16:33 +0000

Independent Aviation continues their support of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and is looking forward to another successful year in the Chamber.

Meet the Broker

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:27:34 +0000

Independent Aviation featured in the Air Charter Guide Business Directory with a half page feature article in the ‘Meet the Broker’ section

Independent Aviation in Mining Review

admin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:07:42 +0000

Independent Aviation is proud to announce their partnership with the Australian Mining Review and the Oil & Gas review. With a vast amount of our business coming from the resource sector, we feel it is important to support this growing industry.

QLD Government announces Air Charter Manager

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:32:52 +0000

28th January 2010

Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today announced a Queensland company has been awarded the whole-of-Government contract to manage aircraft charters.
Mr Schwarten named Cairns-based charter brokerage company Independent Aviation as the successful tenderer to supply air charter management services from 15 February 2010.
“Independent Aviation is a Queensland owned and operated company and was appointed through an open tender process,” Mr Schwarten said.
“Their appointment is based on being able to provide the best value for money for the government. It also ensures the safety of Government staff when using air charters through consistently high safety standards.”

Local Member for Cairns, Desley Boyle, welcomed the announcement, saying it was great news for Cairns.
“Not only does the contract support local jobs and our region’s economy, but it will support many local businesses,” she said.

Independent Aviation General Manager, Ian Button said the company was pleased with the news.
“We are thrilled to have secured such a significant contract for our region. This is great news for the Cairns economy for 2010, with many of the aircraft we charter coming from local providers.”

Aside from a range of value-added services and high-level technical skills, Independent Aviation also demonstrated a commitment to environmental standards. “Independent Aviation’s high-quality environmental strategy includes the carbon offsetting of all aircraft charters. Independent Aviation was the first charter company in Australia to be completely carbon offset,” Mr Schwarten said.

Ian Button said the company was proud of its commitment to environmental initiatives.

“Since 1 October 2009 we have applied international best practice to automatically bio-sequester the carbon emissions generated by all charters we organise through forestry offsets. This is at no additional cost to the customer. We believe that every organisation is obliged to minimise their impact on the environment,” Mr Button said.

Independent Aviation has been appointed for an initial period of two years, with the option of two one-year extensions.

More information: Minister’s Office 07 3237 1184

Danae Jones – PR Manager, In Touch Media 0409 346 599/danae@intouchmedia.com.au