Skytrans Australia has launched a new charter air route between Sydney and Cobar as part of an expansion of its regional aviation network. The weekly service started on 19 January 2026, with the first phase of flights continuing until mid-May 2026.
The airline is using 36-seat Dash 8-200 aircraft for the route. These Sydney-based aircraft also service the recently established connection between Sydney and Lord Howe Island.
Skytrans’ Chief Commercial Officer, Richard George, said: “This new charter service to the Copper City, renowned for its rich mining history and heritage, reinforces our ongoing commitment to strengthening the delivery of reliable and affordable air services to rural, regional and remote communities. It is an exciting opportunity and a genuine privilege to continue to extend our flight network into the regions, strengthening partnerships and supporting the ongoing development of regional communities and their economic wellbeing.”
The company said the Cobar route is part of a broader strategy for regional network expansion that involves both scheduled and contracted flying.
Skytrans, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, currently operates a fleet of Dash 8 turboprops and Airbus A319 jets across domestic Australia and provides ACMI, hybrid leasing, and maintenance solutions to other regional carriers.
The airline is using 36-seat Dash 8-200 aircraft for the route.
