History
Alliance was established in 2002 when Brisbane-based Queensland Airline Holdings acquired the assets of the dormant Flight West Airlines, which had been established in May 1987 and was liquidated in 2001. Alliance commenced operations with two Fokker 100 and two Embraer EMB120 Brasilias aircraft servicing two FIFO contracts, both of which are still serviced today. Alliance has since expanded its fleet and operational capabilities to service the growing demand from the mining and energy sector. The airline is wholly owned by Alliance Aviation Services Limited and has 453 employees.Steve Padgett who is chairman is part owner with Stephen Bond and Hugh Jones, chief executive of New Zealand based Airwork.
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