Skytraders

Skytraders is an Australian aviation company that has recently gained attention for its specialized operations in Antarctica. The company is known for conducting challenging midwinter medical evacuations (medevacs) in the extreme Antarctic environment. In a recent notable mission, Skytraders' pilots operated under conditions described as 'right on the edge of even the most specialised aircraft capability' to perform a rescue. This particular mission was significant as it occurred very close to the winter solstice, a time when Antarctic conditions are at their most severe and flight operations are exceptionally rare. Skytraders has a history of conducting such winter medevacs, but this recent operation highlights their expertise and the critical role they play in supporting personnel in remote and hazardous locations like Antarctica, even during the harshest periods of the year.