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Boeing 737 MAX“The arrival of Bonza is a game changer for the Sunshine Coast that will create more local jobs and spearhead tourism and business growth across the wider region,” added Brodie.

“We are now one important step closer to connecting more Australians with convenient, low-cost travel options to more holiday destinations and to visit loved ones.”

Speaking at the arrival, Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie said: “The arrival of Bonza’s first aircraft into the Sunshine Coast is a momentous day for the region”.

“We are beyond excited to welcome our first aircraft to Sunshine Coast Airport, and with so much buzz around the country for Bonza, we hope today is also exciting for the communities we’ll be flying to.

After making the largest new route announcement in Australia’s aviation history earlier this year, the arrival of the first aircraft supports Bonza’s ongoing momentum with the regulatory process. The aircraft that touched down today will be used as a spare aircraft, a clear investment in customer experience and part of Bonza’s strategy to minimise potential disruptions to its customers wherever possible.

“This is an exciting time for Australian aviation and, most importantly, the Aussie travelling public who will now enjoy more choice,” added Jordan.Lyndon Davis_Gubbi Gubbi Mob_Welcome to Country

“Our partnership with Bonza will benefit the region, State and community, connecting more people to more places, bringing them closer to the moments that matter most. “It seems only right that we bring home our first aircraft to have its final touches put on by Australians locally,” added Jordan. If you have a nickname that would look good on the side of our first aircraft, head to our Instagram and Facebook pages and let us nick your nickname,” added Jordan. The airline’s ‘app first’ strategy means flights will not be available for purchase on third-party websites allowing Bonza to communicate directly with customers about their upcoming flights.
Bonza’s first aircraft touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport this morning, marking a major milestone for Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier.

“Who better to name our first aircraft than the people we are here to serve”. Ninety-three percent of Bonza’s routes are currently not serviced by another airline (25 out of 27 routes), and a low-cost carrier does not currently serve 96%.

Earlier this month, Bonza announced its IATA code as ‘AB’ as a nod to Andrew Brodie and his team, who welcomed Bonza to the Sunshine Coast as its home base.

“We are very proud to be named as the home base for Bonza.

From here, the aircraft will have its interiors completed on Aussie shores.

The airline calls out for Aussies to help name the plane by asking them to comment on Bonza’s social media pages with nicknames. In addition to booking and check-in, the Fly Bonza app is where customers can order food and drink from the all-Aussie menu directly to their seats and enjoy the in-flight entertainment. It is the first Boeing 737 MAX to be based in Australia and will be part of a fleet of brand new and fuel-efficient aircraft based initially on the Sunshine Coast and in Melbourne. Additional aircraft will follow and support Bonza’s growth plans beyond its initial Sunshine Coast and Melbourne bases.

Written by: Jill Walsh