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Airtime
ISSUE 20 FOURTH QUARTER 2003
Skippers Aviation, Western
Australia’s foremost region-
al airline, has grown from
the relatively humble
beginnings of operating a
single Cessna 402 to
becoming a major player in
the state’s Fly in/Fly out
industry. It is also expand-
ing its regular passenger
transport (RPT) services to
several WA communities.
Skippers, a West Australian
owned company, operates a
fleet of nineteen turbo prop
aircraft, made up of seven
Cessna 441 Conquests, six
Fairchild M23 Metroliners, four
Embraer Brasilias and two De
Havilland Dash 8 100 aircraft.
Skippers have recently been
awarded a licence to com-
mence scheduled services
between Perth, Kalbarri,
Geraldton and Shark Bay. This
is the culmination of a long ten-
der process and will result in
between 12 and 15 flights a
week to those destinations.
Regional tourism
Skippers are progressing
talks with Virgin Blue that will
expand regional tourism access
opportunities to these ports.
The company
also conducts the
scheduled services to
the regional commu-
nities of Laverton,
Meekatharra, Wiluna,
Broome and Derby.
Skippers employs
over 160 staff, includ-
ing about 60 pilots,
some of whom are
based in Broome where the company has two Metro 23 air-
craft and a hangar and office
facility. As well as being used as
a base to conduct the RPT serv-
ice to nearby Derby, Broome
also comes in handy for a pilot
change during a weekly long-
haul flight between Perth,
Broome and Dili
in East Timor.
Skippers have
been operating
this flight primari-
ly for a drilling rig
crew change and
have been doing
so since April this
year.
A l t h o u g h
many logistical problems were
encountered during the initial
set-up, especially with the
Federal Government’s new
focus on security, the flight is
a wonderful example of
Skippers’ ‘can do’ approach.
Continued next page.
Skippers heads westContributed by Roy Frost
NETWORK NEWS
Century Mine is one of the world’s
largest zinc mines, producing 880,000
tonnes of zinc concentrate per year.
The mine is located in Far North
Queensland and has a 304 kilometre under-
ground pipeline that stretches from Lawn Hill
to Karumba. The first mining lease for this
area was granted over 100 years ago. Pasminco
purchased the deposit in 1997 and com-
menced mining the ore from which zinc con-
centrate is produced.
Zinc is a significant contributor to sustain-
able development through its role of prolong-
ing the life of steel (by up to five times), being
a natural element in the ecosystem and being
completely recyclable.
In addition Zinc is beneficial to health
through vitamin and sunscreen products.
Air BP is proud to have a JetA1 re-fuelling
facility at Century Mine, Lawn Hill. For queries
please contact Greg Gurr on 07 4769 5583 or
0411 264 387.
Pasminco and
Air BP combine
at Century Mine
From front page
State-of-the-art terminal
Currently, over 2500 passen-
gers pass through the Skippers’
state-of-the-art terminal facility
at Perth domestic airport every
week. A secure car park with
over 250 bays adjoins, as do the
two purpose-built hangars out
of which the 50-strong engineer-
ing work force conducts all reg-
ular maintenance on the fleet.
The terminal includes a private
VIP lounge, computerised
check-in facilities, advanced
freight handling and seating for
up to 300 people.
As well as the RPT compo-
nent, Skippers Aviation also con-
ducts around 80 regular weekly
charters for several large mines
within Western Australia. Mines
operating on a Fly in/Fly out
(FIFO) basis require a great deal
of aviation support and Skippers
has worked hard to develop its
product for this market.
The FIFO part of the opera-
tion presents its own unique
challenges, many of which call
on the company’s close relation-
ship with Air BP for assistance.
Most days of the week begin
with anywhere up to 15 early
morning departures, all within
45 minutes. The flights return
mid-morning and the cycle
repeats itself in mid afternoon
(The mining industry places
great importance on rosters and
shift changes and tends to dic-
tate the unusual schedule).
The requirement to refuel so
many aircraft in so little time ini-
tially placed great pressure on
both Air BP and Skippers, how-
ever the two companies’ close
work together over the past few
years has resulted in an extreme-
ly well-oiled operation.
Air BP support
Air BP has also provided
Skippers with support away
from Perth, with nine bulk fuel
facilities installed at remote
mine sites around the state.
These have ongoing mainte-
nance and on-site training
requirements, which Skippers
manages in partnership with Air
BP. The latest, a 55,000 litre bulk
tank at Shay Gap (a BHP-owned
site 740 nautical miles north of
Perth), was installed and com-
missioned in less than three
days during August 2003.
F o l l o w i n g
the success
of the 1991
event, the
International
Around New
Zealand Air
Race is to be
held again in
March 2004.
T h e
planned com-
p r e h e n s i v e
route covers
much of the
North and
South Islands
as seen on the
map below.
The not-for-profit event commences March 29,
2004 at the Royal New Zealand Airforce base
Whenuapai and concludes April 9 over the
Wanaka township.
For further information on how to enter and
hire an aircraft contact the website
www.airrace.co.nz
InternationalNZ Air Race
Wanaka
warbirds
to fly in
2004
NETWORK NEWS
Air BP is proud to be launching
the Castrol Aviator range of avia-
tion piston engine oils. Both the
AD100 and S100 will be available
in 1 litre and 55 US Gallon packs.
The Castrol range will gradually
replace the existing Aviation and D100
Piston Oils currently supplied from
Delta. For queries please contact
Kerry Rutherford, Air BP Asia Pacific
Aviation Lubricants Product Manager
Phone: 613 9268 3847, email
Aviator pistonlubes launched
Air BP has recently installed a new avgas cardswipe facil-
ity at Manjimup Airport. The installation provides 24
hour, seven day a week avgas supply at this key location
in south-western Western Australia.
Management responsibility for the new site has been accept-
ed by the Manjimup Aero Club, who have approached the estab-
lishment of this facility with a great deal of enthusiasm. The sup-
port of the aero club and whole community has made the
process of establishing this new facility streamlined and in the
keeping with Air BP’s approach to partnering in regional com-
munities.
Manjimup Airport
will shortly undergo
further upgrades to
taxiways and aircraft
parking areas, further
showing the shire’s
commitment to the
rapidly growing air-
craft maintenance
services available at
the airport. Another
key function of this
airport is to provide a
home for the Department of Conservation and Land
Management (CALM) in their ongoing battle with fire and gener-
al forest management.
So welcome Manjimup Aero Club to the Air BP Network –
I am certain this will be the start of long and enjoyable relation-
ship for all concerned.
Mike Dawn and Max Lefroy of ManjimupAero Club at the new underground facilityand cardswipe at Manjimup.
Contributed by Rob Scott, Network Operations Manager WA
Manjimup joinsavgas network
As long term supporters of the Queensland Royal Flying
Doctor Service Air BP was proud to be a special guest at the
Spirit of Queensland Awards held on November 30, 2003.
Mount Isa resident, Linda Blakoe was announced as 2003 Spirit
of Queensland Award winner at a gala dinner and presentation at
the Sheraton Hotel on Friday evening.
Five awards were announced on the evening with Ms Blakoe tak-
ing out the main award.
“This is a truly wonderful
award and I am thrilled with the
support I have received from the
Mount Isa area,” said Ms Blakoe.
Spirit of Queensland awards
and development officer, Ms
Megan French said, “The Spirit
of Queensland Award is present-
ed to the person who best exem-
plifies true altruism and the spir-
it of Queensland.
“Linda is a true example of
the essence of the Spirit of
Queensland Awards, she shows
an amazing commitment to the
Royal Flying Doctor Service and
rural Queensland,” said Ms
French.
Other winners included Mr
Vic Morris of Redcliffe who
received the 2003 Charity
Award; Miss Sonja Bassett from
Bundaberg was awarded the 2003 Corporate Charity Award; Chris
Buck of Townsville received the 2003 Outstanding Achievement
Award; and Tammy Pitman from Winton was awarded the Ergon
Energy Judges Encouragement Award.
All winners were elated and thrilled with their achievements.
The 2003 Spirit of Queensland Awards is a year long fundraising
event for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Mount Isa takes
out the Spirit
Air BP was proud to support the Victorian Bicentenary
Air Race held over the weekend of October 4 and 5.
The race was arranged by the Royal Victorian Aero Club to
celebrate the 200th anniversary of Victoria’s first European set-
tlement at Sorrento, Victoria.
The race started from Moorabbin Airport and headed down
to fly over the Collins Historic Site at Sorrento on the Saturday
(where Lieutenant-Governor David Collins established the first
settlement). From Sorrento participants travelled west via Colac
to Hamilton and then north to Echuca for an overnight stay.
Echuca hosted a static display of aircraft on the Sunday, after
which the event headed south-east to the Latrobe Valley for lunch
at Bairnsdale
and then back
to the finish
line at Sorrento.
A mother
and daughter
team from Sale
in eastern
Victoria won
the event.
Bicentenary Air Race
From left: Queensland GovernorMs Quentin Bryce, AC, RFDSChairman Mr David Burrough,RFDS Spirit of Queensland Awardsand Development Officer MeganFrench and Spirit of QueenslandAward Winner, Linda Blakoe.
FUNDRAISER
NETWORK NEWS
CSU Australia 1300 1300 27
CSU New Zealand freecall 0800 666 333
Air BP Global web pagehttp://www.airbp.com
EDITOR
AUSTRALIA
Staff HappeningsWe say goodbye to Sue Bailey. Sue has
worked for BP for 10 years in a variety of
customer service roles both in Distributors
and Air BP, with her last few years as
Strategic Account Manager Air BP
VIC/TAS/SA. Sue has always been a commit-
ted high performer with energy and enthu-
siasm that envelops those around her. She
has decided the good company, customers,
and challenges that BP offers, are not quite
enough to tear her away from baby Kate
and life in the country. Sue’s wise counsel
and great humour will be sorely missed
within the Air BP team. Thus on behalf of
the Air BP team, I would like to wish her
well in the demanding role of raising a fami-
ly . Sue will be residing in Horsham Victoria.
Graham McNee
GA Marketing Manager, Australia
Melinda Green who has been acting in Sue’s
role for the last 12 months is the Strategic
Account Manager for Vic/Tas/SA.
Elite NewsPaola Moutien, who used to manage general
accounts has moved to another team within
Elite as of the 3rd November 2003. The suc-
cessful candidate joining our team is
Georgia Barbopoulos. Georgia commenced
in October .and brings with her strong cus-
tomer service skills.
AUSTRALIA
HobartWe welcome Brian Skinner to the newly
constructed Air BP Hobart Airport.
Brian can be contacted on:
Tel: 03 6248 5713
Fax: 03 6248 5715
Refueller’s mobile: 0408 992 768
Brian’s mobile: 0400 134 233
Email: [email protected]
ManjimupMike Davis is our Airfield Representative at
the newly created Manjimup site.
Manjimup Aero Club
Phone: 08 97711269
Fax: 08 9771 1761
Mobile: 0428 711 269
After Hours: 0407 711 761
Product: Avgas Self Serve
Broken HillPlease note that from 1 December 2003
there will be a new Air BP airfield represen-
tative located at Broken Hill, NSW. Chris
Harrison will be taking over from Matt
Morrison. We would like to thank Matt for
his ongoing help at Broken Hill Airport and
wish him the very best.
Chris Harrison can be contacted on:
Phone: 08 8088 4307
Email: [email protected]
JandakotPlease note Jet FSII is now available.
Email changesEmail details have changed for the following
sites:
Albany: [email protected]
Ayers Rock: [email protected]
Bendigo: [email protected]
Karratha: [email protected]
Dubbo: [email protected]
EAST TIMORRevised contact details for the East Timor
Branch:
Tel: International 0011 670 3322 588
Local 322 588
Fax 0011 670 3321 060
Mobile: 0011 670 724 0332
Florencio Sanches
Mobile: 670 723 3049
Arcenio Goncalves
Email: [email protected]
NEW ZEALAND
Wellington
Airtime is a publication for Air BP and its customers in Australia, New Zealand and the South West
Pacific. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the company’s official views. Contributions and suggestions
are welcome.
Editor: Sue Goding, Air BP MC28, GPO Box 5222BB, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia.
Phone: (03) 9268 4786 Fax: (03) 9268 4478 Email: [email protected]
To say the Royal Blind Foundation’s
“Flight for Sight” was a success is an
understatement!
The Royal Blind Foundation’s chief exec-
utive officer Gerrard Gosens, who is totally
blind, successfully piloted an ultralight air-
craft around Queensland visiting 17 cities
and towns along the way.
The Royal Blind Foundation’s original
goals were twofold – to raise awareness of
the Royal Blind Foundation; and to raise
$20,000 for the Royal Blind Foundation to
kick start their Community Outreach and
Rural Development Program. The program
aims to raise $2 million dollars over the next
two years.
At this stage the Royal Blind Foundation
looks like raising in excess of $40,000 to
assist addressing the rising rate of blindness
and vision impairment in Queensland.
This was made possible due to the gen-
erosity of the Queensland community but
also the wonderful sponsors. Air BP were
assisted by way of sponsorship of the avia-
tion fuel needed for the event. Without such
support the Flight for Sight event would not
have got off the ground!
contributed by Tegan JonesFlight for Sight