Australian carrier Skytrans boosts ACMI operations with second Airbus A319
June 19, 2025
A subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, Skytrans confirmed on the penultimate day of the air show in a Linkedin post that it has officially added a second Airbus A319 to its fleet.
The addition of a second A319, which is now fully approved and ready for ACMI operations is aligned with the company’s expansion strategy. The company has also recnetly introduced the Dash 8-200 type to its fleet to further enhance operational flexibility.
“Adding the second Airbus A319 is more than a fleet expansion,” said Gytis Gumuliauskas, managing director and CEO at Skytrans. “It will upgrade our operational capabilities, increasing our capacity and flexibility. This step strengthens our ACMI aviation services, enabling us to adapt to our client’s operational needs and offer more agile, cost-effective solutions.”
The two A319s are available for ACMI leasing deployment and charter services in Perth where they are on standby to replace aircraft that need maintenance without affecting scheduled flights. The aircraft will be fully supported by experienced crew, certified maintenance and global insurance coverage
“With the growing demand for passenger flights in Australia, airlines are forced to find flexible solutions to meet passengers’ expectations,” said Skytrans. “The ACMI model enables carriers to quickly scale their capacity during peak travel seasons, helping them navigate market fluctuations and boost profitability by 2-3% annually.”
The Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) has published a report stating that domestic air passenger travel in Australia is projected to grow by approximately 2.6% per year, while the total domestic passenger numbers through Australian airports are expected to grow by around 2.2% annually, surpassing 237 million passengers by 2050.
