Bonza Airline names Albury councilor Steve Bowen region's Local Legend

Bonza Airline chose Steve Bowen. Albury's deputy mayor, to be its Local Legend for the region, after numerous Border residents suggested he'd be perfect for the role.

Cr Bowen, who is well known as a Border entertainer and businessman, said it was a great honour.

"It's just about putting social media on and getting a local face to the Bonza airline crew to get them out and about and also to show people from out of this region some of the great things from a locals perspective," he said.

"I want to showcase this region and showcase it to the world not just the Sunshine Coast, I love this region."

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In his role as Local Legend Cr Bowen will be invited to road test uniforms, help promote Albury and surrounding areas on the Bonza route map and be offered unique opportunities to contribute to the airline - his first task will be to taste test all Aussie tucker for the airline's in-flight menu.

He has also won flights for himself and three others on the first-ever Bonza flight from Albury, but Cr Bowen said he hadn't decided on who he would take.

Bonza's first aircraft, the first Boeing 737 MAX to be based in Australia, touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport this morning.

The aircraft will have its interiors completed on Aussie shores and the airline is calling out for Australian residents to help name the plane by asking them to comment on Bonza's social media pages with their nicknames.

The first Bonza flight to depart Albury is expected in late September.

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