Airwork Aviation

Microflite is a proudly Victorian family-owned provider of a premium range of tours, charter flights, airwork applications, pilot training and aircraft services. Founded in the year 2000 as a small tourism and charter helicopter company, Microflite was purchased by our current owners in 2004, quickly growing to become a highly-respected, industry-leading operation with an exemplary history of service. Today, we own the largest fleet of single and twin-engine turbine helicopters in Victoria, also recently acquiring a fixed-wing aircraft. Our iconic red aircraft have become a familiar sight in the skies over Melbourne and its surrounds.

Garden City Helicopters was established 1983 by John Currie flying from New Brighton Beach, Christchurch City. When the company first started, John was mainly flying scenic tourism flights. As the only helicopter company operating in Christchurch at the time, John was often called on to help emergency services, so the Rescue Helicopter operation became a necessity for the community and started serving the community in 1985. In 1995 following the Cave Creek disaster John introduced the NZ Flying Doctor Service to transport critically ill patients to base hospitals around the country. The expansion of tourism opportunities in Christchurch increased the demand for scenic flights, and the formalisation of a dedicated and expanded 24-hour air rescue operation resulted in a 2018 relocation to a purpose-built base adjacent to Christchurch International Airport. Garden City Helicopters is still widely recognised as one of New Zealand’s premier helicopter operators, servicing all aspects of tourism and charter flights, air ambulance and rescue operations, commercial flying and pilot training. The addition of an executive Jet Centre and the acquisition of a private charter business jet required a new brand for the group of companies so and GCH Aviation Group brand became our new brand. In addition to the Christchurch headquarters, the GCH Aviation Group has helicopter bases in Kaikoura, Greymouth, Nelson, Wellington, and Fiji.

AIR T&G owners Tim and Georgina Latimer began operations from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport in 2006, with their first helicopter, a Bell 47. Nowadays, the company’s fleet comprises 5 aircraft including their original Bell, Robinson R22, Robinson R44, Bell 206 Longranger and a Bell 205 UH1H (also known as a Huey). With a shared passion for helicopters and a background of working in North West Queensland, the NT, and Papua New Guinea, Tim and Georgina have built a respected flight training school, charter and airwork/utility operation and pride themselves on ensuring the highest safety standards and customer service, whilst offering a personalised family run business approach. With over 20 years in the aviation industry, and nearly 20,000 hours combined flying time, our team of professional pilots and crew will ensure your experience at AIR T&G will be safe, enjoyable and meet your objectives.

Part of Morris Aviation, Nautilus Aviation is a privately owned and operated, helicopter specialist and has grown to become one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators. Today our network of bases spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin, Jabiru, Gove and Torres Strait (Horn Island). Nautilus Aviation has built an outstanding reputation based on the quality and diversity of our fleet, and our commitment to the safety of passengers and personnel at all times. We pride ourselves on our customer service, whether it is delivering commercial air work, pilot training and chartered flights, as well as working in partnership with top tourism operators to deliver leisure experiences over some of the most iconic natural landscapes of Northern Australia.

H&A Air is an outback aviation provider based out of Broken Hill, run by husband & wife team, Hugh & Aliza Lord. H&A Air operate under a CASA-approved Air Operators Certificate (AOC), and are accredited for charter, scenic flights, and aerial mustering. Hugh is our Chief Pilot. A commercial pilot, who grew up on a sheep and cattle station just outside of Broken Hill, Hugh is passionate about both flying and the bush – making him the perfect tour guide, with plenty of local outback knowledge. In between her work as a GP, Aliza works behind the scenes on marketing and administration.

Welcome to Cleveland Bay Aviation, your trusted partner in the skies of Townsville and beyond. At Cleveland Bay Aviation, we specialize in providing top-notch flight training and charter services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. At Cleveland Bay Aviation, safety isn't just a priority; it's the cornerstone of our entire operation. From our meticulously maintained fleet to our highly trained and experienced pilots, every aspect of our service is designed with your safety in mind. We understand that the trust you place in us is paramount, and we are committed to ensuring a secure and comfortable flight experience every time you choose to fly with us. Our commitment to safety extends beyond our equipment and personnel. We foster a culture of safety within our entire organization, where every team member is encouraged to prioritize safety and share responsibility for maintaining our high standards. We believe that a proactive approach to safety, where potential issues are identified and addressed before they become problems, is essential to our success.