Horizon Airways
Charter Airline in Australia
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Horizon Airways is an Australian aviation company, providing both flight training and air charter flights in Central, Western and Northern Queensland.
Mackay, Queensland
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| Founded | 1994 Mackay, Queensland |
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| AOC # | CASA.AOC.0251 |
| Fleet size | 12 |
| Key people | Ed Morrison (CEO/Director) Matthew Munns (HOO/HOFO/HOTAC) |
| Founder | Trish Mahlberg |
| Website | https://horizonairways.com/ |
Horizon Airways was founded by Trish Mahlberg in 1994 at Mackay Airport.[1] After selling the business in July 2021 to Ed Morrison, the business has since expanded with additional bases at Cloncurry Airport, Innisfail Airport and Horn Island Airport.[2][3][4][5]
Company Details
Mr. Ed Morrison purchased Horizon Airways from Trish Mahlberg in July 2021, employing Mr. Matthew Munns as Chief Pilot, and Head of Operations. The company successfully transitioned in April 2022 to become a CASR 135 air transport operator, CASR 138 aerial work operator and CASR 141 flight training operator.
Aircraft fleet
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 | 3 | - | 2x C172M, 1x C172N
Mackay and Cloncurry Based |
| Cessna 172RG | 1 | - | Mackay Based |
| Cessna 152 | 1 | - | Mackay Based |
| Cessna 206 | 3 | - | Horn Island Based |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 1 | - | Innisfail Based |
| Piper PA-31 Navajo | 3 | - | Cairns
Based |
| Total Fleet Size | 12 |
Former fleet
Horizon Airways has previously operated the following aircraft types:
- GippsAero GA8 Airvan - December 2023 to October 2024
