Isles of Scilly Steamship Co - Skybus
Isles of Scilly Skybus was established in March 1984 by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company and commenced operations in August 1984.
Isles of Scilly Skybus originated as an air charter operator at Land's End aerodrome which operated high frequency services to the Isles of Scilly.
Following the withdrawal of Brymon Airways routes to and from the Isles of Scilly Skybus stepped in, initially operating services to Plymouth.
This route was later dropped but with the addition of Twin Otter aircraft the route network expanded to its current make-up.
The airline is wholly owned by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company which also runs the passenger ferry, Scillonian III, and freight services from Penzance to the Islands.
Skybus celebrated 25 years of service in June 2009, painting the aircraft tails with the 25 years mark.
An additional Twin Otter aircraft was sourced for the beginning of the 2013 season following the cessation of helicopter service operated by British International Helicopters to and from the islands.
Flights to Bristol Airport and Southampton Airport ceased at the end of the 2012 season to concentrate on services from Exeter, Newquay and Land's End.
Operations by BN2 8 seater islander planes are due to cease in March 2020 as the company focuses on operations using de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft.
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company also owns Westerward Airways, former pleasure flight operator and owner / operator of Land's End Airport.
Read MoreIsles of Scilly Skybus originated as an air charter operator at Land's End aerodrome which operated high frequency services to the Isles of Scilly.
Following the withdrawal of Brymon Airways routes to and from the Isles of Scilly Skybus stepped in, initially operating services to Plymouth.
This route was later dropped but with the addition of Twin Otter aircraft the route network expanded to its current make-up.
The airline is wholly owned by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company which also runs the passenger ferry, Scillonian III, and freight services from Penzance to the Islands.
Skybus celebrated 25 years of service in June 2009, painting the aircraft tails with the 25 years mark.
An additional Twin Otter aircraft was sourced for the beginning of the 2013 season following the cessation of helicopter service operated by British International Helicopters to and from the islands.
Flights to Bristol Airport and Southampton Airport ceased at the end of the 2012 season to concentrate on services from Exeter, Newquay and Land's End.
Operations by BN2 8 seater islander planes are due to cease in March 2020 as the company focuses on operations using de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft.
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company also owns Westerward Airways, former pleasure flight operator and owner / operator of Land's End Airport.
