Skywest Airlines is feeling the effects of the mining boom, announcing today it expects a 20 per cent revenue increase for the current half year and it will expand its fleet by five aircraft next year.

The regional WA airline said it expects half-year revenue to be up SG$150 million (approximately A$115), while net profit after tax are expected to be in the range of SG$4 – 5 million (approximately A$3.5 million).