News Room

MEDIA RELEASE A smooth flight can make a complex operation look simple. Airnorth’s recent charter from Darwin to Christmas Island was a strong example of the planning, capability and teamwork required to make that happen. On Saturday 15th August, Airnorth Captains Angus MacLeod and Adam Brinkworth departed Darwin at 8.00am aboard Airnorth’s Embraer E190 VH-XFC. […]

MEDIA RELEASE Additional Tuesday services strengthen connectivity between Darwin, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and Perth. Airnorth is continuing to strengthen its Central Australian network, adding more than 4,000 seats over three months through new Tuesday services connecting Darwin, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and Perth. To celebrate the introduction of a fifth weekly service between Perth […]

MEDIA RELEASE Up to 1,600 additional seats will provide greater choice and flexibility for East Kimberley travellers. Airnorth is extending its seasonal Saturday return service between Kununurra and Perth through to 19 December 2026, providing additional connectivity for East Kimberley residents in the lead-up to Christmas. Airnorth’s seasonal Saturday Kununurra–Perth service returned on 28 March […]

Singapore, February 6, 2026 – Airnorth has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Embraer through a new multi-year support agreement with Embraer, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to safe, reliable operations across Northern Australia and beyond. The agreement provides comprehensive maintenance, repair and spare-parts support for Airnorth’s Embraer E170 and E190 fleet under Embraer’s Pool Program. Airnorth […]

Today marks a milestone for Alice Springs and Far North Queensland as Airnorth’s inaugural direct flight between Alice Springs and Cairns becomes a reality, opening up exciting opportunities for tourism, business, and investment. The new service, operating three times per week, is touching down in Alice Springs this afternoon.  This service strengthens links between two […]

Airnorth is proud to announce the launch of its newest route, connecting Cairns to Alice Springs with non-stop return flights beginning April 14, 2025. The service will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, using Airnorth’s modern Embraer E190 jet fleet, which seats 100 passengers. The new route introduces an additional 30,000 […]

Airnorth wishes to clarify recent reports speculating on the commencement of direct flights between Darwin and Lombok. While we continuously explore opportunities to expand our network, the information recently published, including details suggesting flights will commence on April 4, 2025, is inaccurate and was not provided or confirmed by Airnorth. We appreciate the enthusiasm surrounding […]

For over 25 years, Airnorth has been spreading Christmas cheer to remote communities across northern Australia. The Airnorth Santa Run will visit the children in Nhulunbuy and Groote Eylandt, before continuing the festivities in Kununurra. Celebrating over 45 years in aviation, Airnorth plays a vital role in connecting remote communities to essential services and opportunities. […]

Airnorth is thrilled to announce its participation in the Western Australian Government’s Affordable Airfares Program, marking another milestone in our 45th year of aviation. As a proud contributor to the program, Airnorth is dedicated to enhancing accessibility and connectivity for communities across Australia. The Kimberley region holds a special place in the heart of Airnorth, […]

Alice Springs and Perth will be connected non stop for the first time with Airnorth launching direct services between the two cities today. Territorians will have the opportunity to travel directly to Perth from Central Australia, with Airnorth launching 3 return services departing each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Airport Development Group (ADG) Executive General Manager […]

Airnorth is set to launch its discounted fare program tomorrow, giving residents within the east Kimberley region access to more cost-effective airfares. Registered locals with their primary residence in postcodes 6743, 6740, 6770 can book up to six return airfares annually when travelling from Kununurra to Perth starting from $598* per person subject to booking […]

Today, Airnorth announced changes to its Arnhem Land flight schedule as COVID-19 continues to prompt travellers to delay or cancel travel plans to this region. Airnorth services have been rationalised for the period of 01 February to 31 March 2022 after consultation with some of the regions key stakeholders.  For the latest flight timetable, please […]

Following over two decades of tradition; the Airnorth Santa Flight visited remote communities in Elcho Island and Milingimbi with one mission: to spread Christmas cheer. Airnorth visited the local primary schools in each destination and is proud to partner with Coles Northlakes for a fourth consecutive year, returning partners’ McDonald’s Darwin restaurants, and new addition, Mix104.9 […]

 Airnorth, the Northern Territory’s home-grown airline, has been named a 2021 finalist for the Chief Minister’s NT Export and Industry Awards – Resource Supply and Service Category after being honoured with last year’s winning submission. The award shines light on to businesses in the NT that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in manufacturing, innovation, resource supply […]

Airnorth is excited to announce their jet fleet will now operate air services between Darwin and Groote Eylandt commencing Monday, 9 August 2021. The enhanced jet service will operate as a part of Airnorth’s regularly scheduled departures out of Darwin every Monday and Friday with same day return. By upgrading this route to the 76-seat […]

Airnorth are excited to announce the launch of our new website for Wednesday, July 21st at 6pm (ACST). The new mobile friendly website will boast a sleek modern look that provides updated features such as; larger and clearer font formats, a 7-day calendar search function which allows travellers to toggle between fare options and view […]

 Airnorth is thrilled to announce its recent agreement with the Cairns City Lions Football Club as major sponsor and preferred airline for the 2021 AFL season. The Territory’s home-grown airline has renewed its sponsorship agreement off the back of a successful 2020 partnership where Airnorth transported players to games between Darwin and Cairns.  “We are […]

 Airnorth is proud to be the naming sponsor of the 2021 NRSFC Ladies Fishing Classic competition to be held from 13 – 14 March 2021. This will be the 13th consecutive year that Airnorth has sponsored this event attracting more than 150 women to the waters of Nhulunbuy for an all-out fun-filled competitive weekend of […]

 Airnorth is pleased to announce the resumption of services between Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport and Melbourne just in time for the new year. The first service is scheduled to depart Saturday, 26 December 2020 with twice weekly return services every Saturday and Sunday.  “We have been waiting for the opportunity to welcome back our Toowoomba – […]

Following over two decades of tradition; the 2020 Airnorth Santa Run will visit the communities of Elcho Island, Milingimbi and Kununurra with one mission: to spread Christmas cheer. Airnorth will be visiting the local primary schools in each destination and is proud to be partnering with Coles Kununurra along with McDonalds restaurants of greater Darwin […]