Our Aircraft

Fokker 100 Jet / 108 seat

The Fokker 100 is a modern and ultra-reliable twin jet aircraft.

Equipped with three toilets, a hot galley, superior legroom, full height, pressurised, air-conditioned cabin and plenty of space for baggage, both inside the cabin and in the cargo hold.

Skippers operates two 108 seat Fokker aircraft, both equipped with their own stairs.

Aircraft Statistics

• Passenger Capacity: 108 seats
• Cruising Speed: 800 km/h
• Pressurised Cabin: Yes
• Air-conditioned Cabin: Yes
• Number of pilots/cabin crew: 2/3
• On board toilet: 2
• Manufacturer: Fokker
• Payload: 10 400 kilograms
• Service Ceiling: 35 000 feet

Bombardier “Dash 8-300”

The Dash 8-300 is a popular aircraft used across the world for short haul / regional routes owing to its comfort and superior performance. Manufactured in Canada by DeHavilland (now Bombardier), the Dash 8-300 series offers the economy and safety of a twin turbo-prop with the comfort of a modern jet airliner. Key features include a quiet, full height, pressurised, air-conditioned cabin, leather seats with generous legroom, large overhead lockers and inflight cabin service from two flight crew. Its top speed is 530kms per hour, making it faster than its 36-seat counterpart the Dash 8-100 and able to carry 1.6 times the payload in only 3.25 metres additional length.

Comfort, speed, capacity and economy – the Dash 8-300s are indeed a top performer.

Aircraft Statistics

• Passenger capacity 50 passengers
• Cruising speed 530km/h
• Pressurised cabin Yes
• Airconditioned cabin Yes
• Number of pilots/cabin crew 2 / 2
• On board toilet Yes
• Manufacturer Bombardier
• Payload 5500kg
• Service ceiling 25,000ft

Bombardier “Dash 8-100”

A firm favourite among passengers, the roomy Dash 8-100 offers unsurpassed cabin comfort and a quiet, smooth journey. Combined with our friendly cabin service, you will arrive feeling fresh and relaxed. The Dash 8-100 is probably the most popular turbo-prop in Australia. It is used by most regional airlines across the country and indeed the world, where reliability and maximum uplift are key issues for getting the job done.

Aircraft Statistics

• Passenger capacity 36 passengers
• Cruising speed 500km/h
• Pressurised cabin Yes
• Airconditioned cabin Yes
• Number of pilots/cabin crew 2/1
• On board toilet Yes
• Manufacturer Bombardier
• Payload 3450kg
• Service ceiling 25,000ft

Fairchild METRO 23

The Metro 23 is a new generation regional turbo-prop offering cabin comfort and payload capacity exceeding any comparable aircraft in Australia. The reliability and reputation of the Metro 23 is synonymous with its utilisation in Western Australia’s outback regional centres.

Aircraft Statistics

• Passenger capacity 19 passengers
• Cruising speed 500km/h
• Pressurised cabin Yes
• Airconditioned cabin Yes
• Number of pilots/cabin crew 2
• On board toilet Yes
• Manufacturer Fairchild
• Payload 2000kg
• Service ceiling 25,000ft

Cessna CONQUEST C441

The Cessna Conquest is a cabin class turbo-prop offering unrivalled comfort and performance. Its ability to operate into short, semi-prepared strips with little or no ground support makes the ideal choice in remote regions of Western Australia.

Aircraft Statistics

• Passenger capacity 9 passengers
• Cruising speed 550km/h
• Pressurised cabin Yes
• Airconditioned cabin Yes
• Executive configuration Optional
• Number of pilots/cabin crew 1 or 2
• Manufacturer Cessna
• Payload 1010kg
• Service ceiling 35,000ft