Alliance Airlines Explained

Airline:Alliance Airlines
Fleet Size:75
Destinations:46[1]
Iata:QQ
Icao:UTY
Callsign:UNITY
Parent:Alliance Aviation Services
Headquarters:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Alliance Airlines Pty Limited is an Australian airline based at Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Queensland, with operational bases in Adelaide, Cairns, Perth, Townsville, Darwin, and Rockhampton. Alliance Airlines owns and operates a fleet of Fokker and Embraer jet aircraft: Fokker 70, Fokker 100 and Embraer 190. Alliance runs fly-in fly-out (FIFO) air charter services for the Australian mining and resources industry, as well as private aircraft charters throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and South East Asia. Alliance also provides aircraft component sales and leasing worldwide.[2]

History

Alliance Airlines was established in 2002 when Brisbane based Queensland Airline Holdings acquired the AOC (Airline Operator Certificate) and assets of the dormant Flight West Airlines,[3] which had been established in May 1987 and ceased scheduled services in 2001. Alliance commenced operations with two Fokker 100 aircraft[4] and has since expanded its fleet and operational capabilities to service the growing demand from the mining and energy sector. It is a subsidiary of Alliance Aviation Services that was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2011 and now has approximately 920 full-time equivalent employees.[5]

Alliance was recognised as the first aircraft operator in Australia to attain Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) Gold Status in 2013[6]

In November 2015, Alliance announced the purchase of 6 Fokker 70 and 15 Fokker 100 aircraft from Austrian Airlines.[7] In 2016, the airline was recognised as the first regional aircraft operator in Australia to attain IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.[8] In November 2018, Alliance was awarded CAPA Asia Pacific Regional Airline of the Year.[9]

In February 2019, Qantas acquired a 19.9% shareholding.[10] [11]

In August 2020, Alliance announced a deal to purchase 14 Embraer E190 jets adding to their current fleet and then in December 2020 ordered a further 16 more Embraer E190 jets bringing their total to 30. The first E190, named Brazilian Lad was received by the airline on 29 October 2020 at Brisbane Airport and was expected to enter service in February 2021.

In May 2022, Alliance announced it had agreed terms to be taken over by Qantas. The deal was subject to regulatory and shareholder approval[12] and in April 2023, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission opposed the takeover, and it was subsequently abandoned by both companies.[13] [14]

On 27 February 2023, Alliance announced it would purchase an additional 30 E190s from Aercap for delivery between September 2023 and January 2026, the aircraft will be initially certified and maintained at their new base in Rockhampton, Queensland.

Services

Scheduled services

As of November 2023, Alliance operates a select number of routes under its own name but with the majority of its services by fly-in fly-out.[15] These include:

Fly-in fly-out

Alliance Airlines operates fly-in fly-out air services (FIFO) to over 20 mine sites[16] and services mining projects in Australia including Ballera, Cannington, Cloncurry, Cape Preston, Leinster, Mount Keith, Phosphate Hill, Telfer, Barimunya, Coondewanna, Newman, Leonora, Century Mine and The Granites.[17]

Aircraft lease

Aircraft charters

Alliance Airlines provides aircraft charters throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and South East Asia.

Fleet

Current fleet

, Alliance Airlines operates the following aircraft:[22] [23]

Alliance Airlines fleet
AircraftIn ServiceOrdersPassengersNotes
JYTotal
Embraer 19038 - 108494Former Copa Airlines aircraft.[24]
26 to be wetleased to QantasLink[25]
- 98897Former American Airlines aircraft[26]
- - 100100Former Helvetic Airways aircraft[27] [28]
28 - 100100Former AerCap aircraft[29]
Fokker 7012 - - 8080
- 48
Fokker 10024 - - 100100
1 - - - - VIP configuration
Total7528

Former fleet

Alliance Airlines has also previously operated the following aircraft types:[22]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Where We Fly. www.allianceairlines.com.au. 7 April 2021. 14 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180614094231/http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/where-we-fly. live.
  2. Web site: Alliance executes extension of contract with CITIC Pacific Mining . McMillan . Scott . 12 December 2016 . 24 January 2017 . 2 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202081217/http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/investor-centre/investor-centre . live .
  3. Web site: Queensland Premier clears Alliance Airlines, Australia's newest carrier, for take off - Latest Travel News - July 2002 - ASIA Travel Tips.com. The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 January 2017. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230947/http://www.asiatraveltips.com/travelnews2002/31July2002Alliance.shtml. live.
  4. Web site: Alliance Airlines - Our History. Alliance Airlines. 24 January 2017. 2 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202001119/http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/about-us/our-history. live.
  5. Web site: IBISWorld - Industry Market Research, Reports, and Statistics . 2023-06-11 . www.ibisworld.com . en.
  6. Web site: BARS News - First aircraft operators achieve Gold registration status . 28 May 2013 . Flight Safety . 24 January 2017 . 2 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202040048/https://flightsafety.org/bars-news-first-aircraft-operators-achieve-gold-registration-status/ . live .
  7. Web site: Alliance Aviation creates new business and establishes a European presence . Schofield . Lee . 25 November 2015 . Alliance Airlines . 24 January 2017 . 2 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202002448/http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2015-11-25---alliance-aviation-(aqz)-creates-a-new-business-and-establishes-a-european-presence.pdf?sfvrsn=0 . live .
  8. Web site: IATA - Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd. IATA. 24 January 2017. 2 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202074916/http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/safety/audit/iosa/Pages/operator.aspx?c=UTY. live.
  9. Web site: JAL, Thai Lion, Saudia, flyadeal scoop 2018 CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence. CAPA - Centre for Aviation. 27 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327041158/https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/jal-thai-lion-saudia-flyadeal-scoop-2018-capa-asia-pacific-aviation-awards-for-excellence-446343. live.
  10. Debrief Australian Aviation March 2019 page 15
  11. https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/qantas-stake-in-alliance-airlines-raises-concerns Qantas stake in Alliance Airlines raises concerns
  12. . However, in 2023 both Alliance and QANTAS announced the termination of the deal due to not coming to agreed terms. Alliance enters scheme of implementation deed with Qantas Airways Limited Alliance Aviation Services 5 May 2022
  13. https://web.archive.org/web/20230420034012/https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20230420/pdf/45ntz2c1srvzvm.pdf ACCC opposes Qantas' acquisition of Alliance
  14. https://web.archive.org/web/20230420033852/https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/competition-watchdog-rejects-qantas-acquisition-of-alliance-20230420-p5d1wq.html Competition watchdog rejects Qantas' acquisition of Alliance
  15. Web site: Where We Fly . 2023-03-23 . www.allianceairlines.com.au . 14 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180614094231/http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/where-we-fly . live .
  16. Web site: Alliance Airlines - Where We Fly . Alliance Airlines . 24 January 2017 . 9 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170609093306/http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/where-we-fly . live .
  17. Web site: Alliance Aviation signs new 5-year contract . Dyer . Matthew . 12 September 2015 . Alliance Airlines . 24 January 2017 . 2 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202003016/http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2015-09-21---alliance-aviation-(aqz)-signs-new-5-year-contract.pdf?sfvrsn=0 . live .
  18. Web site: 7 May 2021 . NEW ROUTES, MORE FLIGHTS AS JETS TO CALL ADELAIDE HOME . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507062920/https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/new-routes-more-flights-as-jets-to-call-adelaide-home/ . 7 May 2021 . 11 May 2021 . Qantas.
  19. News: 25 May 2021 . QANTAS ADDS SEVEN NEW ROUTES AND PUTS DREAMLINER ON DOMESTIC . Qantas . live . 26 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210526095005/https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-adds-seven-new-routes-and-puts-dreamliner-on-domestic/ . 26 May 2021.
  20. News: 24 November 2023 . Virgin Australia orders six incremental B737-8s . Ch-aviation . 30 December 2023.
  21. McMilan . Scott . 2023-11-28 . Alliance Aviation Services Limited (ASX code: AQZ) 2023 Annual General Meeting Managing Director's Address . Alliance Aviation Services Limited . 2024-02-03.
  22. Web site: Alliance Airlines Fleet Details. 5 December 2022. 5 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205234517/https://www.airfleets.net/flottecie/Alliance%20Airlines.htm. live.
  23. Web site: Authority. Civil Aviation Safety. 2021-06-24. Aircraft register search. 2021-06-24. Civil Aviation Safety Authority. en. 28 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828230042/https://www.casa.gov.au/aircraft-register. live.
  24. News: Alliance pounces on planes deal, buying 14 Embraer jets. The Australian. 3 August 2020. 3 August 2020. 22 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230422131449/https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/alliance-pounces-on-planes-deal-buying-14-embraer-jets/news-story/8ac4b56b181575f139c0453bf8806b17. live.
  25. Web site: 2023-10-19 . QANTAS AND ALLIANCE AVIATION TERMINATE ACQUISITION PLANS, AGREE ON MORE AIRCRAFT . 2024-08-11 . Qantas Newsroom.
  26. News: Alliance scoop up another 16 Embraer E190 jets. Executive Traveller. 18 December 2020. 18 December 2020. 18 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201218073617/https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/alliance-scoop-up-another-16-embraer-e190-jets. live.
  27. Web site: Alliance acquires an additional two E190 aircraft . AVIATOR . 29 June 2021 . en . 2021-06-28 . 29 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210629044713/https://newsroom.aviator.aero/alliance-acquires-an-additional-two-e190-aircraft/ . live .
  28. Web site: Pionair Australia puts only E190 up for sale. www.ch-aviation.com. 7 August 2022. en. 2021-11-18. 7 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220807223418/https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/109921-pionair-australia-puts-only-e190-up-for-sale. live.
  29. News: Alliance Plans To Grow Fleet By Purchasing E190s From AerCap Aviation Week Network . 5 May 2024 . aviationweek.com.

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