Auriga Group, a leading Aviation, Maritime, and Port Services company in Australia, is proud to announce the renewal of a major long-term contract from Pilbara Ports. This contract will provide Aviation Marine Pilot Transfer services in the Port of Port Hedland, the busiest bulk commodity port in the world, well into the next decade.

The award of this contract marks an exciting milestone for Auriga Group, as the group continues to expand its operations and provide critical port infrastructure access to vessels calling at Australian ports. To support the contract, two new modern Airbus H135 Helionix helicopters are being added to replace the current fleet of the same aircraft type.

Auriga continues to provide its expertise in marine and aviation to ensure safe and efficient marine pilot transfers can occur, under all situations. This agreement between Auriga Aviation and Pilbara Ports is a testament to Auriga’s commitment to providing quality port services across Australia, enabling global trade through mission-critical Aviation, Maritime, and Port Service solutions, safely and efficiently.

“We are very pleased to continue our professional trusted partnership with Pilbara Ports,” said Trent Lonsdale, CEO of Auriga Group. “Auriga is dedicated to providing the highest quality service possible for our clients, and this renewed contract allows us to demonstrate our sustained commitment and continued ability to deliver on our promises.”

Auriga Group is committed to supporting local Indigenous communities and engagement through its recruitment efforts and foundation partnerships. As part of this commitment, the group is offering targeted scholarships for Indigenous First Officers, as well as Apprentice Engineer positions open exclusively to Indigenous candidates in the Pilbara Region. This initiative is equally bolstered by other training pathway programs for Cadet Pilots and First Officers.

“We are extremely proud that we can offer these opportunities,” said Auirga Aviation’s Chief Commercial Officer, Keith Thompson. “We must support local Indigenous communities where possible, and along with other career pathways and community initiatives, I am confident that these initiatives will make a real difference.”

Auriga Aviation’s recruitment, training activities, and other initiatives, will continue to support talented individuals who share the Group’s commitment to delivering quality service solutions whilst importantly maintaining high levels of safety.
Auriga Group continues its mission of providing safe and efficient solutions through its various operating divisions while expanding its operations throughout Australia.

The renewal of this important Pilbara Ports Contract is a validation of Auriga Aviation’s competence and capacity to deliver excellent results for its partners.