Newcastle gets Pelican wings | Noosa Today

Sunshine Coast Airport this week welcomed a new carrier, Fly Pelican, to fly to Newcastle as part of a three-times-a-week seasonal service operating until the end of March.

The service will be operated by a 19 seat Jetstream turbo prop, and has been timed to make the most of the summer months. It was secured with support of the Queensland Government’s $15 million Aviation Recovery Fund.

Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie said he was excited to welcome Newcastle based airline, Fly Pelican, to the Coast for the first time.

“Locals are craving new experiences and destinations, and this Fly Pelican service provides a link not just to the vibrant city of Newcastle, but to Port Stephens’ stunning coastline and…