OpAir was established on an idea to enable doctors and other medical professionals to travel to locations that are in need of medical services, particularly those needed by children.  This will be enabled by purchasing an aircraft and fitting it with an operating theatre and post-operative care within the aircraft cabin.  The aircraft type that is proposed is a Boeing 727-200 (Boeing Site).  Supporting the professionals will be pilots, cabin crew, aircraft engineers.

The locations that are planned to be assisted, are also likely to benefit from the skills possessed by other people such as engineers, nurses, trades people etc. organisations who have these skills will be able to support the objectives by travelling on the aircraft in support roles and be able to give local communities the benefit of their skills.

The funding of OpAir will rely on sponsorship, donations and aircraft charters.

All activities undertaken by OpAir will rely on people volunteering their time and skills.

Provide charitable medical services to developing nations.

Provide charitable medical services to regional Australia .

Provide medical services by negotiation with governments and agencies.

Enable other charitable activities through the provision of sub-load air transport.

OpAir is established as an Incorporated Association under the Queensland Incorporated Associations Act.  Management must therefore be in line with the requirements of this Act.  It is also registered under the Queensland Collections Act which allows OpAir to raise funds through collections and fundraising.

Work is underway to become a registered charity under Australian Law.  This will enable people to donate to OpAir and receive a tax deduction.

Procurement, engineering and fitting out of the aircraft is expected to cost US$2 million.  It is expected that based on the expected number of missions and hours flying, the aircraft will be viable for 5 years.  It is then anticipated that the engines and aircraft will be able to be sold for US$2 million.  These funds will then be used to purchase a replacement aircraft.

The management of OpAir will be via an Establishment Board.  This Board will be replaced once OpAir has funds or committed funds exceeding $500,000 or more than 150 financial members.

People who volunteer their time and expertise must become financial members of OpAir.  The membership fee prior to procuring an aircraft is $25.00.

Once an aircraft has been procured, membership will be $500.00 to participate on missions.  The reason for this is that the aircraft must be a "private" aircraft and so be funded by individuals.  If the aircraft is not a "private" aircraft the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia will require extensive documentation to be granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC).  The $500.00 membership fee will be refunded, upon request 12 months after the member withdraws from OpAir.