HeliSpirit and Aviair celebrate 35 years of operation in the Kimberley

Aviair and HeliSpirit have a rich history, dating back to 1984 the company, formerly known as Slingair Heliwork WA, was founded by Pat & Kerry Slingsby.
It was from these humble beginnings that the businesses have grown to become thriving tourism and charter operations servicing our local community.

This year we proudly celebrate 35 years of service in the Kimberley.

It was back in 1983, tourism took off in the Bungle Bungle after we flew a documentary crew over the region. This resulted in the wonders of Purnululu being exposed to the world and incited a flood of intrepid adventurers which continues to this day.
This was the move which established us as pioneers of scenic flights in the Kimberley.

We have celebrated many milestones over the years, like introducing the first Cessna turbo prop to Australia. But the fashion, faces and fleet aren’t the only thing that have changed since the early 80’s….

Now, here we are 35 years on. Proudly locally owned, committed to our region and to delivering a high-quality service for all. With a team of 200 across the group, operating 4 Aviair and 11 HeliSpirit bases throughout the north-west.
We feel a great sense of pride in being able to show off our spectacular backyard.

We take to the skies, creating memories, and allowing our guests to take in the true perspective of this wild and rugged landscape that we call home. It’s been rewarding to watch the growth over the years, we now operate a fleet of over 50 aircraft across the Kimberley, Pilbara, Northern Territory and South Australia.

We’re still remote, but no longer distanced, With Aviair’s scheduled passenger services connecting the most remote regions of Australia’s north-west bringing us closer together as a community.

Many years on, there are still familiar faces that have become an important part of the Aviair and HeliSpirit story. There have been exciting new additions to the family. And we’ve had some fun along the way.

Looking forward, we are committed to providing you with the highest standard of safety and service, while connecting the community with more destinations than ever before. It’s you who have supported us along our journey and helped us become who we are today. So, as we celebrate, we’d like to thank you.

Our community. Our team. Our family.