Platinum Business Aviation Centre

For 80 years, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has been flying light aircraft to reach inaccessible communities cut off by geographical barriers such as jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts, or isolated by conflict. MAF is an international Christian organisation whose purpose is to bring help, hope and healing through aviation to people living in isolation and poverty. Today, MAF serves in 29 countries with around 117 aircraft, enabling more than 1,500 aid and development organisations, missions and local churches to bring medical care, emergency relief, long-term development and Christian hope to thousands of communities. Every 5.6 minutes a MAF aircraft takes off or lands somewhere in the world, transporting people who live in remote villages and assisting missions, churches, aid and development agencies. In 2024 alone, MAF International flew 1,908,247 nautical miles, completed 24,288 flight legs, and carried 72,251 passengers. During World War II Christian servicemen and women from around the world independently had the vision to use aircraft for good, leading to the registration of MAF in London in 1945, with first survey flights of central and east Africa in 1948.

Platinum Aircraft Charter (previously Lucas Air Transport) is a premium Adelaide air charter operator that delivers decades of safe, reliable air transportation. This unique aircraft charter company started flying in 2008 after recognising the need for a cost-effective and efficient travel service. It started to fly earthmoving employees to and from remote mining sites, and gradually grew its clientele, staff and fleet of charter aircraft. ​ Lucas Air was the first ever South Australian flight operator to receive Approved Single Engine Propellor Turbine Aircraft (ASEPTA) status. This allowed flying in all weather conditions, day and night, for paying passenger charter. Without this approval, aircraft can only fly in clear skies during the daytime. ​ The owners of the business, Steve and Bonnie Cesco, are both experienced pilots with many years of experience operating charter flights. Bonnie Cesco is the current Managing Director and Stever Cesco is the Chief Pilot of the company. Platinum Aircraft Charter has vast experience in providing an effective alternative to the challenges and limitations associated with traditional commercial air travel. We are based at Adelaide Airport, a convenient access point for all major centres and the majority of regional and mining centres throughout Australia.

Established in 1992, Wagga Air Centre is a family owned and operated business that has grown to provide premier tailored travel solutions to local and overseas guests alike. Our expertise, integrity and genuine love of flying has earned us an enviable reputation within the Australian aviation sector - we truly live our slogan, ‘for the love of flying’. Our business incorporates a range of aviation services including a highly successful flight training school, aircraft management services and a leading private and corporate charter business with an aircraft fleet based around Australia. As one of Australia’s most trusted and well respected aviation centres, we pride ourselves on our high commitment to safety, experienced pilots, reliability and unrivaled customer service. We provide a true seamless end-to-end transportation solution into major, regional and outback centres throughout Australia. Our team are passionate about sharing our love for aviation. So whether it's learning to fly, taking a private Australian tour or making efficient use of your time with a charter, we will ensure that it meets your specific individual needs. So come fly with us!