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Paspaley Aviation operates specialist aviation services including flight inspection and calibration, fixed base operations, private and business charters, as well as essential logistics to our pearling operations.

AeroPearl

AeroPearl is a Brisbane-based joint venture between Pearl Aviation and Germany's Aerodata Flugmesstechnik GmbH, delivering specialist aviation services across Asia and the Pacific. Its capabilities include flight calibration of navigational aids, airborne geophysics, aerial photography and aircraft systems integration.
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Pearl Flight Centre

Pearl Flight Centre is a privately owned Fixed Base Operator in Darwin with more than 46 years of experience serving domestic and international clients. From VIP and general charter to medical evacuations and cargo handling, the centre offers a complete range of flight management services.
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Mallards

Paspaley's three Grumman G-73AT Turbo Mallards, built in 1947, are among only nine remaining worldwide and the world's only commercial flying boats. The G-73T Mallard is one of the few aircraft capable of landing on both sealed runways and open water, uniquely suited to Paspaley's remote pearling operations.

Connecting the Coast

A deeper dive into our historic Grumman Mallards.

Essential Operations

Based in Darwin, the Mallards continuously dispatch crew, provisions and equipment to support our pearling operations across the remote waters of north-west Australia.

Engineering Excellence

Keeping Mallards mission-ready in the demanding tropical north requires constant care and precision, a rigorous, ongoing programme carried out by our Darwin hangar crew.

A Unique Fleet

Our third Mallard is currently undergoing a full restoration, with teams meticulously stripping and rebuilding the aircraft to the highest operational standards.

Power and Precision

Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop engines power each aircraft with strengthened airframes and upgraded avionics designed for reliability and performance.

Behind The Fleet

From routine inspections to detailed restoration, every hour spent in this hangar reflects the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship that defines the broader Paspaley business.

Back To The Water

Once restoration is complete, the Mallard will return to service, once again landing on open water in some of the most remote and spectacular country in Australia.