Skyport

Skyport started with tourist services in the Norther Territories. Moved into regional services in 1991 on former Ansett routes between Alice Springs and Darwin. Took over the Katherine base of Air North in late 1991. Regional operations ceased in 1993 when the services were integrated with operations of AirNorth
– [AIRNORTH came into being as AIR NORTH INTERNATIONAL, with operations beginning on 04Jul1978. This was a merger of AIR NORTH (i), ROSSAIR and TILLAIR. In 1992 AIR NORTH KATHERINE sold to Skyport. AIRNORTH was sold in 1993 to Capiteq and renamed to AIRNORTH REGIONAL. The name AIRNORTH was adopted later in 1993 and encompassed the operations of AIRNORTH REGIONAL, AIRNORTH KATHERINE and AIRNORTH CENTRAL AUSTRALIA. In 1998 AIRNORTH acquired ARNHEM AIR]

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