Mineral Resources’ in-house airline, MinRes Air, has announced the launch of new air services from Perth to its operational sites in Kalgoorlie and Wodgina.
This comes as part of the company’s expanded service offering, transporting employees and contractors to its Mt Marion and Wodgina operations.
MinRes Air chief executive officer (CEO) Graeme Taylor said that the new services were another important step forward in transforming the fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) experience for employees.
“From a dedicated terminal to generous legroom on board, every detail is about ensuring comfort, reliability, and efficiency for those who keep MinRes’ operations moving,” he said.
“For our people, this means less time waiting, quicker transfers and, importantly, more time at home with their families.”
Operating from a dedicated MinRes Air terminal at Perth airport, this service, according to MinRes, enables a smooth and timely transition from arrival to boarding and includes complimentary coffee and breakfast to “ease” early starts.
The aircraft also boasts each seat having 25 centimetres more legroom compared to standard models.
The Kalgoorlie air service is operated by an A320 aircraft and complements existing Nexus Airlines charter flights that also transport MinRes employees from Perth.
The company said that it also provides 40 seats per week to the Goldfields community on the Nexus Airlines charter flights, which operate every Thursday and Friday.
A fleet of three aircraft is staffed by a team of pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground workforce directly employed by MinRes. In its first year of operation, MinRes Air achieved an on-time performance of 98 to 100 per cent each month.
While transporting personnel is the service’s main focus, it also supports urgent freight delivery, including vital equipment and machine parts, and emergency response situations, including weather events.
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