Aviation

Dublin-based Avia solutions to acquire Australian airline

Deal will allow the aviation services company to operate both passenger and cargo flights in Australia

Skytrans is an Australian-owned and operated airline and air charter business

Avia Solutions, the Irish-headquartered aviation services company, is to acquire Australian airline Skytrans.

The acquisition is planned to be completed in March, subject to the fulfilment of specific transaction conditions, according to a statement from Avia Solutions.

Skytrans is an Australian-owned and operated airline and air charter business. The airline operates Regular Public Transport (RPT) and charter services, with a current fleet of 13 regional aircraft.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.