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FlySonic Year 1 Highlights

By Catchy

  • FlySonic is born!

    FlySonic raises seed capital and launches in Australia with 4 Boeing 737-800s.
    Network covers SYD, MEL, BNE, DRW, PER.
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    Q2FY15: Our first operating quarter and we're profitable already!

    Our first 18,895 customers help FlySonic into the black with a profit just under $24,000,000.
    An exciting start!
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    Q3FY15: 6 months in and flying 17% of the market

    Now with 8 aircraft, we fly 36 sectors in Australia and achieve a profit of $54M for the quarter
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    Q4FY15: Global recession starting to bite, but we're still growing well

    With fuel prices up by 30% and stiff competition, we post a solid profit of nearly $63M with our 12 aircraft carrying 62,000 passengers to their work, holidays, and loved ones.
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    Q1FY16: Koala, meet Kiwi. Crossing the 'ditch' for the first time!

    With strong competition on routes to New Zealand, we offered our first international seats through a successful codeshare arrangement with partner airline FlySmart. New customers in Auckland now have access to Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane direct, and to our wider network through a multitude of connecting options. With a $78M profit, we finish our first year strongly in the black with a total net profit of $223.7M.