Hornbill Skyways

[1] Hornbill Skyways was established in May 1977 as a private company operating one fixed-wing Cessna 421 and two Bell 206B Jet Ranger helicopters.

[2] The business idea was to provide air services to rural areas in Sarawak, as an alternative to river transportation at that time.

[3] In 1980s, Hornbill Skyways started flying doctor service (FDS) to serve rural population that are out of reach of public health clinics.

[5] The Government of Sarawak announced the plan of setting up its own boutique airline through Hornbill Skyways since December 2021.

From 2003 until 2008, Hornbill Skyways operated and maintained Dornier 228 owned by Sarawak Timber Industry and Development Corporation (STIDC).