Darwin will see a brand new service to Timor-Leste with the launch of flights by Aero Dili.
The Timor-Leste flag provider will fly twice per week between Dili and the NT capital beginning 24 Might, and can compete with present QantasLink and Airnorth companies. Will probably be Aero Dili’s first Australian vacation spot, with potential connections together with Singapore, Xiamen and Kuala Lumpur.
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“Launching our first direct service to Australia is a proud milestone for Aero Dili and an necessary step in deepening the partnership between Timor-Leste and the Northern Territory,” stated Aero Dili president director Lourenço De Oliveira.
“Darwin and Dili share an extended historical past of cooperation throughout commerce, vitality, authorities, and people-to-people connections. This new route will make journey quicker, simpler, and extra accessible for companies, vacationers, and communities on each side of the Timor Sea.
“Darwin is a pure gateway between Australia and Timor-Leste, and we’re excited to convey the 2 cities nearer collectively whereas opening new alternatives for tourism, funding, and regional collaboration.”
Tony Edmondstone, CEO of Darwin Airport operator Airport Improvement Group, has hailed the announcement as “a major step in strengthening the financial partnership between Northern Australia and Timor-Leste”.
“Improved aviation connectivity is prime to enabling commerce, supporting trade collaboration and strengthening the long-standing relationship between our two nations,” he stated.
“The brand new service reinforces Darwin’s place as Australia’s northern gateway and helps increasing bilateral engagement between Australia and Timor-Leste throughout sectors together with vitality, assets, infrastructure, training and tourism.”
The NT Authorities has additionally welcomed the information, with Minister for Commerce, Enterprise and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill congratulating Aero Dili on increasing companies to Australia.
“This can be a optimistic step that strengthens the longstanding commerce, enterprise, funding, and cultural partnerships between the Territory and Timor‑Leste. It additionally delivers extra selection, competitors, and connectivity for Territorians,” she stated.
“As one in every of Asia’s youngest nations and the latest member of ASEAN, it’s nice to see Timor‑Leste constructing the worldwide hyperlinks wanted to assist its financial future.”
Based in 2018, Aero Dili at present operates two jet plane – an Airbus A319-100 and A320-200 – in addition to eight Cessna 207s for home companies.
