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Aircraft Charter for Marine Aerial Survey in Shark Bay to Exmouth Gulf Region

Ended 3y 3mo agoExpired Fri, 14 July 2023
Awarded 18 May 20232mo term

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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions awarded a contract to Royal Aero Club of Western Australia Inc for an aircraft charter including pilot to conduct a marine fauna survey in the Shark Bay to Exmouth Gulf region.

The contract required approximately 55 hours of flight time between 5 June and 7 July, with observers operating over water at low altitude.

Insight

This contract highlights the use of specialized aviation services for environmental monitoring, a niche area where local aviation clubs often compete.

Value
$75,000.00
State
WA
Category
Transport & Logistics

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