A new majority Indigenous-owned charter airline began flying Tuesday, with its founders planning to add Airbus A320 jets from 2027.

Altura Airlines commenced operations on Tuesday flying Dash 8 aircraft from its Perth headquarters to service the mining, energy and government sectors across regional and remote Australia.

The airline was founded by Dr Amanda Healy, a Wonnarua woman and co-founder of Indigenous maintenance and engineering company Warrikal, alongside aviation executives Michael Evans and Phil Garcia of Maroomba Airlines.

Dr Healy said the company was established to deliver more than aviation services.

"Altura Airlines was created to connect people, projects and communities while creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous participation, employment and economic empowerment," she said.

"As a majority Indigenous-owned charter airline, we are proud to bring a different perspective to Australia's aviation industry, one that combines operational excellence with genuine partnerships, exceptional service and a long-term commitment to the regions where we operate."

Altura's fleet comprises Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300 and Dash 8-400 turboprops, providing charter services for FIFO workforce movements, executive travel and project mobilisation. The company plans to introduce Airbus A320 jet aircraft from 2027, subject to regulatory approvals, allowing it to carry higher-volume workforce movements for the resources and infrastructure sectors.

Mr Evans said Altura had been built around the operational expectations of customers working in regional and remote Australia.

"Our customers operate in environments where reliability, responsiveness and safety are critical to maintaining productivity. They need an aviation partner that understands those operational realities and consistently delivers," he said.

"Our strategy is to grow alongside our customers by expanding both our fleet and operational capability, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of Australia's mining, energy, government and regional industries."

Dr Amanda Healy. Image: supplied.

Mr Garcia said the airline's commercial success was directly linked to creating broader opportunities for regional Australia.

"We understand that aviation is a critical part of our customers' operations. Our role is to provide dependable aircraft, responsive service and the confidence that comes from working with an experienced aviation partner," he said.

"By combining deep aviation capability with genuine community partnerships, we're building an airline that delivers lasting value for our customers, our people and the communities we serve."

Altura operates under Australia's aviation regulatory framework with safety management systems and maintenance programmes supported by pilots, engineers and operational personnel with backgrounds in regional and remote aviation.

The airline said it would continue expanding its capability and partnerships with industry, government and regional communities as it grows.