Skywest Airlines Signs Charter Contract for Western Australia Links

Skywest Airlines has signed a scheduled charter contract with BHP Billiton Iron Ore to operate air charter services from Perth to Area C and Yandi in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The flights for production workers is for a 12 month period with an option for BHP to extend for a further 12 months from September 2012 and will be operated a minimum of four times each week using a 100-seat Fokker 100.

“We are delighted to have secured this first contract with BHP Billiton Iron Ore, which is a major new and important client of us. 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,” said Jeff Chatfield, Chairman, Skywest Airlines.

The carrier says revenues of the contract will be billed at market rates but will vary depending upon the precise number of services flown over the term. The contract also includes provision for price adjustments to reflect increases in fuel prices.