Aurigny teams with Skybus for air services in Alderney
Two DHC6-300 Twin Otter aircraft will operate the route from November.
- Aurigny secures a multi-year extension to its Public Service Obligation contract.
- Skybus will provide aircraft and services to enhance Alderney air links.
- Two DHC6-300 Twin Otter aircraft will be introduced from November.
- The partnership focuses on improving service resilience and efficiency.
- Leadership from both airlines emphasise the importance of dependable air services for communities.
Aurigny Airlines has announced a strategic partnership with Skybus, which will significantly enhance air services to and from Alderney.
This collaboration is marked by a multi-year extension to Aurigny's Public Service Obligation contract, ensuring the continuation ofl flights connecting Alderney with Guernsey and Southampton.
Effective from 1 November 2025, Aurigny will start operating two DHC6-300 Twin Otter aircraft, which will be painted in Aurigny colours.
This fleet addition is expected not only to augment passenger services but also to support critical air ambulance, mail, freight, and pet travel functions.
Current Dornier 228 pilots at Aurigny can retrain either to operate the Twin Otters or transition to the ATR72-600.
The partnership with Skybus, the airline under the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, aims to enhance the financial sustainability and operational resilience of Aurigny's air services.
Skybus will be responsible for providing aircraft, maintenance, crew training, and insurance, alongside offering replacement aircraft during maintenance periods. Aurigny will maintain its Dornier 228 capacity until the end of the year.
Nico Bezuidenhout, Chief Executive at Aurigny, said: “The new air service model is a win-win for the Bailiwick – it strengthens Alderney’s vital air links with more resilience in the fleet while also delivering better long-term value - helping to secure the future of these vital air services for our communities.”
Jonathan Hinkles, Managing Director at Skybus, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Aurigny to deliver Alderney’s vital air services under this exciting new long-term agreement.” Hinkles noted that the partnership combines the expertise of both companies, which together bring nearly a century of experience in aviation.
This collaboration helps simplify Aurigny's procurement and maintenance tasks by allowing greater concentration on its ATR fleet.
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