Company:Network Aviation

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Network Aviation
Network Aviation Fokker 100 in QantasLink livery
IATA ICAO Callsign
— NWK NET-LINK
Founded1998
AOC #CASA.AOC.0006
Operating basesPerth Airport
Frequent-flyer programQantas Frequent Flyer
AllianceOneworld
SubsidiariesNetwork Turbine Solutions
Fleet size38
Destinations22
Parent companyQantas
HeadquartersRedcliffe, Western Australia
Websitewww.networkaviation.com.au

Network Aviation is an airline based at Perth Airport, operating regular scheduled and air charter services in support of fly-in fly-out mining operations throughout Western Australia and limited regular scheduled services interstate. Since 2015, Network Aviation has primarily flown under the QantasLink brand. In partnership with subsidiary engineering provider Network Turbine Solutions, Network Aviation operates over 50 flights a week on behalf of mining companies to facilitate crew changes at remote sites.

History

Cessna 441 Conquest II in 1999
Fokker 100 in an earlier livery in 2008
Embraer EMB-120ER in polished aluminium livery in 2012

After assisting to establish Skippers Aviation, Lindsay Evans founded Network in 1998.[1] Originally operating a mix of smaller aircraft types such as Cessna 441 Conquest IIs, Cessna 310s and Beechcraft Super King Airs, in partnership with key clients Network grew into larger types and commenced operating Embraer Brasilias in 2000 and Fokker 100s in 2008.[2]

In February 2011, Network Aviation was purchased by Qantas.[3] Network retains its current management, employees and operating structure, with the business to be aligned with Qantas' operations, standards and processes. With the purchase, Qantas stated it was looking at significantly growing Network's fleet and operations.[4][5] On taking over Network, Qantas announced that it was purchasing ten Fokker 100 aircraft for the company.

In May 2014, Network Aviation received approval to operate three weekly services from Perth to Exmouth with Fokker 100s.[6]

In March 2015, QantasLink ceased its scheduled turboprop aircraft operations in Western Australia. Network Aviation took over services to Geraldton and some services to Exmouth.[7] On 31 July 2015, Qantas announced that the Fokker 100 aircraft would be progressively repainted in QantasLink colours.[8][9]

In September 2016, Network Aviation became an affiliate member of the Oneworld airline alliance.[10]

In January 2018, Network Aviation confirmed it would transfer two Airbus A320s from Jetstar for flights to and from Perth as part of the QantasLink brand.[11][12] Network Aviation has steadily increased its use of ex-Jetstar Airbus A320s since then to a total of 19.

In February 2023, Qantas announced an order for five mid-life Airbus A319s to increase short term capacity and support the growth of the resource sector in Western Australia for delivery from 2024.[13] Qantas announced in February 2024, following a strong performance in the resources sector that four additional A319 aircraft had been purchased, bringing the total to nine.

On 25 June 2025, Qantaslink announce that the Embraer E190 was selected as the preferred replacement for the Fokker 100 fleet, up to 14 aircraft will be sourced for targeted delivery beginning at the end of 2026. The retirement of the Fokker 100 will begin early with the arrival of four Airbus A320s from defunct Jetstar Asia, bring the total to 19.

Destinations

Network Aviation operates regular services to fixed schedules from Perth Airport to the following destinations in Western Australia:.[14] The airline also operates a number of charters to select destinations to facilitate "Fly-In, Fly-Out" working rosters on mining sites.

New South Wales
Northern Territory
  • Darwin
Tasmania
Western Australia
  • Gascoyne region
    • Exmouth (Learmonth Airport)
  • Goldfields–Esperance region
    • Carosue Dam
    • Kalgoorlie
  • Kimberley region
    • Broome
    • Koolan Island
  • Mid West region
    • Geraldton
  • Pilbara region
  • South West region
    • Busselton

Overseas Territories

  • Christmas Island - Christmas Island Airport[16]
  • Cocos (Keeling) Island - Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport

Fleet

Fokker 100 in QantasLink new roo livery at Wagga Wagga Airport in July 2017

Current fleet

As at May 2026, Network Aviation operates

Aircraft In service Orders Passengers (Y) Notes
Airbus A319-100 9[17] — 150[18] Former Spirit Airlines aircraft.[19]
Airbus A320-200 19[20] — 180[21] Former Jetstar aircraft.[22]
4 aircraft to be transferred from Jetstar Asia, replacing 4 Fokker 100 aircraft.[23][24]
Embraer E190 — 3[25] 100 (TBC) Up to 14 aircraft planned. Expected delivery late 2026
Fokker 100 10[26] — 100[27] Former Tyrolean Airways and Avianca aircraft.[28]
To be retired and replaced by Embraer E190 and A320.[24]
Total 38 3
QantasLink Airbus A320-200

Formerly operated

References

  1. ↑ Into the fold Australian Aviation issue 339 September 2015 pages 46-50
  2. ↑ "Mining Boom Gave Network Aviation a Flying Start". 15 December 2010. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/-/wa/8513465/mining-boom-gave-network-aviation-a-flying-start/. 
  3. ↑ Qantas confirms Network acquisition Australian Aviation 13 December 2010
  4. ↑ "Qantas Takeover of Network Aviation". Business News. 14 December 2010. http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/en-story/1/85679/Qantas-takeover-of-Network-Aviation. 
  5. ↑ Network Becomes QantasLink Australian Aviation
  6. ↑ Network gets the nod to take on Qantas run The Australian 30 May 2014 page 30
  7. ↑ "QantasLink to cease Dash 8 Q400 services from Perth in March 2015". 25 November 2014. https://www.aviationwa.org.au/2014/11/25/qantaslink-to-cease-dash-8-q400-services-from-perth-in-march-2015/. 
  8. ↑ "Flying Kangaroo rebrand for network aviation F100 aircraft" (Press release). Qantas. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  9. ↑ Frame, Chris (31 July 2015). "Network Aviation becomes QantasLink". http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/07/network-aviation-becomes-qantaslink/. 
  10. ↑ "Network Aviation joins Oneworld alliance". Aviation Business. 27 September 2016. http://www.aviationbusiness.com.au/latest/network-aviation-joins-oneworld-alliance. 
  11. ↑ "QantasLink to operate Airbus A320 aircraft". 16 January 2018. http://www.airlinehubbuzz.com/qantaslink-operate-airbus-a320-aircraft/. 
  12. ↑ "Mixing the fleet - Network brings the A320 to QANTAS". Australian Aviation. 19 July 2018. https://australianaviation.com.au/2018/07/mixing-the-fleet-network-brings-the-a320-to-qantas/. 
  13. ↑ "Qantas Group Updates Fleet Plant to Boost Capacity". 2023-02-23. https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-group-updates-fleet-plan-to-boost-capacity/#_ftnref1. 
  14. ↑ "Flight Status". Network Aviation. http://www.networkaviation.com.au/flight-status/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "QANTASLINK SUPPORTS WESTERN AUSTRALIA WITH MORE INTERSTATE CONNECTIONS". 2025-05-09. https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantaslink-supports-western-australia-with-more-interstate-connections/. 
  16. ↑ "QANTASLINK LAUNCHES NEW FLIGHTS TO CHRISTMAS ISLAND AND COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS". 2025-08-15. https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantaslink-launches-new-flights-to-christmas-island-and-cocos-keeling-islands/. 
  17. ↑ "CASA Aircraft Register". https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?reg=&search_api_fulltext=Network&field_tx_aircraft_manufacturer=&dt_first_registered%5Bmin%5D=&dt_first_registered%5Bmax%5D=&field_tx_aircraft_model=A319-132. 
  18. ↑ Graham, Matt (2024-01-17). "QantasLink Welcomes ex-Spirit A319s Into Fleet" (in en-US). https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/qantaslink-welcomes-airbus-a319/. 
  19. ↑ Graham, Matt (2024-01-17). "QantasLink Welcomes ex-Spirit A319s Into Fleet" (in en-US). https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/qantaslink-welcomes-airbus-a319/. 
  20. ↑ "CASA Aircraft Register". https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?reg=&search_api_fulltext=Network&field_tx_aircraft_manufacturer=&dt_first_registered%5Bmin%5D=&dt_first_registered%5Bmax%5D=&field_tx_aircraft_model=A320-232. 
  21. ↑ "Airbus A320-200 | Qantas". https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/onboard/seat-maps/airbus-320-200.html. 
  22. ↑ "First Qantas-painted Airbus A320 lands in Perth" (in en-AU). 2018-02-25. https://worldofaviation.com/2018/02/first-qantas-airbus-a320-lands-in-perth/. 
  23. ↑ "Qantas to close Jetstar Asia and move planes to domestic routes" (in en). 2025-06-10. https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/qantas-to-close-jetstar-asia-and-divert-13-planes-back-to-australia-20250611-p5m6hl. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Qantas to invest in major Western Australia fleet renewal". 25 June 2025. https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantaslink-to-invest-in-major-western-australia-fleet-renewal%E2%80%AF%E2%80%AF/. 
  25. ↑ "QantasLink begins Network Aviation fleet overhaul in WA". 2026-01-20. https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/01/qantaslink-begins-network-aviation-fleet-overhaul-in-wa/. 
  26. ↑ "CASA Aircraft Register". https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?reg=&search_api_fulltext=Network&field_tx_aircraft_manufacturer=&dt_first_registered%5Bmin%5D=&dt_first_registered%5Bmax%5D=&field_tx_aircraft_model=F28+MK+0100. 
  27. ↑ "Qantaslink Seat Map Fokker 100 100 Economy". http://www.qantas.com/infodetail/flying/inTheAir/ourAircraft/F100A-100Y.pdf. 
  28. ↑ "Alliance delivers Fokker 100 to QantasLink" (in en-AU). 2016-07-13. https://worldofaviation.com/2016/07/alliance-delivers-fokker-100-to-qantaslink/. 

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