Charters

Wherever, Whenever – Air Charter Cairns and Beyond

East Air gets you there quickly, safely and on time

When you want to minimise travel time and maximise productivity, East Air’s friendly and reliable 24/7 corporate air charter service allows you to conquer time and distance with comfort, privacy, and safety. We offer aircraft hire in Cairns and air charter services that cater to both business and personal needs, including air freight for cargo transport.

Our aircraft are chosen to suit our remote location, the needs of our customer. Our fleet is maintained by our in-house dedicated team of Licensed Aircraft Engineers, therefore we can ensure limited downtime and the best quality control.

All of our aircraft fleet that can be reconfigured for passengers, air freight, or a combination of both, making us a leading choice for charter flights in Cairns and beyond.

Why choose East Air for your charter flight?

Major clients in tourism, communications, mining, and government sectors choose East Air due to our excellence in safety and efficient, friendly service. Our aircraft charter services are designed to deliver a consistently high standard of safety and service. Whether you need FIFO flights, corporate air charter, or air cargo transport, East Air is passionate about providing reliable and flexible solutions.

what we’re offering

Safe, Flexible, and Reliable Air Travel

24/7 Corporate Air Charter Service

East Air offers reliable, around-the-clock air charter services for maximum productivity, privacy, and comfort.

Flexible Aircraft Fleet

Aircraft can be reconfigured for passengers, air freight services, or combined missions, tailored to suit any requirement.

Commitment to Safety

East Air complies with the highest safety standards, approved under CASA’s Pt 42 CAMO and Pt 145 AMO regulations.

In-House Aircraft Maintenance

Licensed Aircraft Engineers maintain the fleet, guaranteeing minimal downtime and rigorous quality control.

Rigorous Pilot Training​

East Air pilots undergo thorough training, including supervised flights and regular assessments to ensure top performance and safety.

CASA Endorsed Safety Management System​

A comprehensive safety framework and RPT license regulations ensure a superior level of safety and reliability for passengers.

The East Air Difference

East Air is one of twenty-five airlines in Australia, including major airlines, that have Pt 42 CAMO and Pt 145 AMO approval by CASA. Take comfort in knowing that you are flying at the highest standard of safety in aviation.

Our fleet is maintained at a Class A maintenance standard-systemised maintenance program and is maintained to the manufacturer and CASA’s instructions by our in-house team of highly qualified technicians and engineers who are certified and comply with CASA’s Pt 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO).

We have an airworthiness specialist who monitors the maintenance schedule of each aircraft in our fleet, ensuring your charter flights are always safe and reliable

Our pilots undergo rigorous training and checking. For the first two months of employment with East Air, new pilots are supervised on all flights, their performance is monitored and then assessed before they are approved to fly unsupervised. Our pilots are required to pass two base and two line checks each year.

Advantages of Private Aeroplane Charter

Choosing East Air for your air charter comes with numerous advantages:

Flexibility
Travel stress-free without needing to adhere to set departure times. Our aircraft charter services are designed for maximum convenience.

Convenience
Depart as early or late as you need to, add an extra passenger if it suits, and enjoy catering tailored to your liking. We offer private flights that are fully customisable.

Value
Our air charter services can significantly reduce the time required – no wasted waiting time at airports and less costs on accommodation and associated expenses

Privacy
Hold meetings during your flight to utilise travel time.

Choice
From charter flights to air freight, East Air in Cairns offers a wide range of options to meet your specific travel needs. Choose the aircraft to suit your requirements.

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East Air

Based at Cairns and Weipa airports we offer a 24 hour service and we can have you airborne in no time. Having bases in these areas also improves accessibility and reduces client costs. Please give us a call to see how we can be of service to you. For employment enquiries please visit the employment page.


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