Congratulations SkyAirworld AOC

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Congratulations to Skyairworld on receiving their AOC today.

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AUSTRALIAN FIRST IN AVIATION – SKYAIRWORLD RECEIVES AOC
Friday, MAY 18, 2007

SkyAirWorld is the proud owner of Australia’s first Air Operators Certificate (AOC) for
the new and revolutionary Embraer E-Jet. SkyAirWorld have successfully
accomplished a significant achievement in Australian aviation history through
completing their AOC for the Embraer E-170 aircraft type, in just 6 months, ahead of
time and within budget.
On Tuesday May 15, SkyAirWorld underwent its proving flight with the Australian
Aviation regulator, CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) stringently checking that all
processes and procedures were adhered to. Passing the proving flight of a High
Capacity International Regular Public Transport Air Operator Certificate on the first is
a massive achievement. The operating crew took part in a large number of simulated
emergency and passenger disruption scenarios from CASA including a bad weather
diversion to an alternate location which made for a challenging day.
‘The SkyAirWorld team dealt with the complexity of these events which highlighted
the professional nature of the operating crew and validated the training and
operational support systems demonstrating the level of team work that we have at
SkyAirWorld’ added Peter Schott the AOC Manager at SkyAirWorld.
‘Introducing a new aircraft to the Australian market is a complex, multi-million dollar
project. To pass the proving flight on the first attempt shows confidence in our
team, the procedures and the professional way SkyAirWorld worked with CASA (Civil
Aviation Safety Authority).’
‘Achieving this important aviation milestone in a six month period is a credit to the
professionalism and dedication of our team. I am immensely proud of how we have
come together in such a short space of time’ added David Charlton, SkyAirWorld’s
CEO.
The success was the final stage of the AOC for SkyAirWorld and the airline is now
ready for commercial operation. SkyAirWorld's first partner, Solomon Airlines, will
begin using the E170 on its commercial operations between Brisbane and the
Solomon Islands immediately.
In the process of attaining an AOC SkyAirWorld had to satisfy Australia’s very high
standards of aircraft engineering, maintenance, check and training and production of
all the manuals for the aircraft for Australian standards. As SkyAirWorld is also a
start up, the process is rigorous and the addition of the aircraft type being a first
make SkyAirWorld pioneers in the Australian aviation.
SkyAirWorld now has two Embraer E-Jet pilots approved who are the only two
Australian pilots fully endorsed to operate and train pilots on these aircraft. ‘The E-
170 is an exceptional aircraft to fly. It is operationally sophisticated and reliable. The
sooner we can train more E-Jet pilots the quicker we can have more Embraer E-Jets
in Australian skies’ added Peter Bulley, Check and Training Manager, SkyAirWorld’s
first pilot to achieve approval.
The airline’s ambition is to deliver efficient, effective and economical aviation support
solutions, with the introduction of the Embraer E-Jet to Australia as the first phase of
their growth. SkyAirWorld has exciting plans for its next two Embraer E-190s in 2008
so watch this space.
Media enquiries: SkyAirWorld :
Aisha Hillary – Marketing and PR Manager
T : 1300 759247/M : 0420 943 190
E : media@skyairworld.com
W : www.skyairworld.com

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Skyairworld the story

Unfortunately,the present economic crisis has taken its toll on Skyairworld,
they are closing down soon,
GECAS repossesing all their planes due to maintenance carried since 2007
using expired/outdated maintenance manuals.

they could not manage any of their routes and contracts,

losing out on every route,
losing every contract,
losing/bleeding money on every operation.

they just laid off more than 40 engineers,pilots and cabin crew.

CASA and ATSB are investigating the whole airline management practices,
documentation and operation.

Last CASA audit conducted last year found them a very back yard operation,
let alone meet IOSA standards.

Most of its problem stemmed down to its engineering department run very
amateurishly by an ex Regional airline sacked manager.
He surrounded himself with his former collegues and engineers,
resulting in very bad on time performance and AOG situation.

Air Niugini,Aergo and the Aus ADF were some of their customers,who
deserted them because of unreliable operation.

They lost money on the scheduled routes they fly like Honiara,Cloncurry and Cairns.

Although they have managed to secure the DFAT Cocos/Christmas Island
runs,industry analist predict they give up the run to NJS.
Reason being no standby aircraft and sustaineable work for a week.

Their plans to fly from Darwin to Bali via Dilli on behalf of TimorAir has been
delayed and may be lost if not used by end of Feb 09.

Skyairworld cannot compete on these routes wilh Air North,Garuda and Jetstar.

Skyairworld is owing hefty bills on the return from lease of the two 145s
about $2 millions , another 2 for redoing the 170 return to lease,
and another 5 million owed to aircraft spares suppliers.

On top of that staff pays and entitlements somewhere in millions.

So they will join the ranks of Ansett,Ozjet,Compass,Impulse,East West etc....

Rumours go that Strategic Airlines may take over some of their routes,contracts and pick/choose staff.

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Pls the last one leaving the Hawker Pacific premises at Boronia Rd,presumably DjC,make sure the gate is closed and locked.