Skywest has announced a new charter contract with BHP Billiton, to service the mining giant’s Area C and Yandi mines in the Pilbara.
Skywest will provide jet charter services to BHP for 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months from September next year.
The regional air operator will fly to Area C and Yandi four times each week, using 100-seat capacity Fokker F100 jets.
Skywest said revenue for the contract would be billed at market rates, but would vary depending on the precise number of flights over the length of the contract.
“We are delighted to have secured this first contract with BHP Billiton Iron Ore, which is a major new and important client of us,” Skywest chairman Jeff Chatfield said.
“Additionally this is also the first opportunity for the airline to fly into Area C and Yandi; and therefore, is a very important project for the company.”
