IATA Code: FQ, ICAO Code: -, Known As: Brindabella, Full Name: Brindabella Airlines Ltd, Country: Australia, Callsign: Brindabella
Brief History of Brindabella Airlines:
The airline was established and started operations in 1994. It began as an executive charter and aircraft hire service, with an affiliated aircraft maintenance business. In 2000, Brindabella Airlines added a flight training school to its operations, and in April 2003, scheduled Regional airline services. It is wholly owned by Jeffrey Boyd and Lara Corry-Boyd and employs 38 staff.
Brindabella Airlines operates services to the following domestic scheduled destinations.
- Albury Airport
- Canberra International Airport
- Newcastle Airport
- Port Macquarie Airport
- Coffs Harbour Airport
- Brisbane Airport
A service to La Trobe Valley Regional Airport (Traralgon, Victoria) from Canberra began on 5 September 2005. This service primarily catered for public servants traveling between the national capital and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) center in Traralgon.
It was suspended in May 2006 due to low load factors reportedly costing the airline over $200,000
In August 2006, Sunshine Express Airlines and Brindabella Airlines announced that an agreement had been reached for Brindabella to take over the New South Wales coastal routes currently operated by Queensland’s privately owned airline, Sunshine Express. On October 1 2007, Brindabella commenced regular passenger transport operations to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane.
Fleet: These aircraft are used for domestic services.
- 3 Fairchild Metro
- 1 BAe Jetstream 41
These aircraft are used for charter services and pilot training.
- 1 Beech Duchess
- 2 Piper Navajo
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1 Beech Bonanza
- 1 Piper Archer
- 3 Cessna 150
- 2 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
- 1 Cessna 206
Brindabella Airlines Fairchild Metro 3 Safety Card:
This card is the first I have come across with actual photographs used.
Has information regarding main door, window exits, fire extinguisher, no smoking, life jackets, what can and can not be taken onboard, seat belt signs and emergency landing information.
Production Notes: Brindabella Airlines Pty Ltd 2004 - Effective Date: 29 January 2004, Acquisition Date: 2008, Production Date: Nil, Height: 306 mm, Width: 251 mm, Kindly Donated by Brindabella Airlines
Brindabella Airlines A4 Letterhead Sheet, 2 in collection.
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Has the Brindabella Airlines stylized lettering logo on the top of the page. Has the QANTAS frequent flyer logo on the base of the page before the companies address details. On the bottom of the page is printed 'Australia - Wide'.
Production Notes: Nil, Acquisition Date: 2008, Production Date: Nil, Height: 297 mm, Width: 210 mm, Kindly Donated by Brindabella Airlines |
Brindabella
Airlines With Compliments Slip
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Has the Brindabella Airlines stylized lettering logo on the top left of the page. Has the companies address details on the bottom left of the page. On the bottom right of the page is "With Compliments" in stylized script.
Production Notes: Nil, Acquisition Date: 2008, Production Date: Nil, Height: 100 mm, Width: 210 mm, Kindly Donated by Brindabella Airlines |
Brindabella
Airlines Sticker
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This is a sticker with the Brindabella Airlines stylized text logo.
On the rear has an image giving instructions on how to remove the backing.
Production Notes: Jac – split, Acquisition Date: 2008, Production Date: Nil, Height: 82 mm, Width: 130 mm, Kindly Donated by Brindabella Airlines |
Brindabella
Airlines RPT Timetable.
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This is a three fold business card sized timetable. On the face has the Airlines logo, address details and contact information.
On the opposing side has timetables for:
Canberra - Albury - Canberra
Canberra - Newcastle - Canberra
Canberra - Port Macquaire - Canberra - Coffs Harbour - Canberra
Newcastle - Port Macquarie - Newcastle
Port Macquarie - Coffs Harbour - Brisbane - Coffs Harbour - Port Macquarie
"As at 28/10/07" printed on the top right side of the card.
Production Notes: Nil, Acquisition Date: 2008, Production Date: Nil, Height: 163 mm, Width: 90 mm, Kindly Donated by Brindabella Airline |
Brindabella Airlines Inflight Magazine with Real Estate and Recruitment insert
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The Magazine is full colour with 32 pages has advertisements and tourism related stories. The Airlines information such as a timetable and metro 3 information. Also has a map containing the RPT routes of Sharp Airlines, Brindabella Airlines, Aeropelican and Tas Air. |
The insert is printed reverse back to back. Has on one side Real Estate Advertising for 8 pages and recruitment information on the rear and reverse for 4 pages.
Production Notes: Inflight Magazine Norman Park QLD - Printed by Scanlon Printing,
Acquisition Date: 2008, Production Date: Volume 3 Issue 5 2007, Height: 297 mm, Width: 209 mm, Kindly Donated by Brindabella Airlines. |
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