Australian Government considering state ownership of struggling Rex Airlines
According to a report published on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Australian Government, led by Anthony Albanese, intends…
Rex Airlines
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Same as the above, Rex is short for Regional Express Airlines in Australia.
Australia increases financial support of REX Airlines with AU$50M debt purchase
The Australian government is stepping up its financial support for troubled regional carrier REX Airlines. On January 23,…
ASIC sues Rex Airlines for ‘misleading’ conduct over 2023 financial results
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South…
Rex Airlines given $52 million lifeline to ‘support critical regional services’
The Australian government has given Rex Airlines AUD $80 million ($52.3 million) to support critical regional services during…
Travel Minister supports Rex slots, orders SYD to ditch ‘use it or lose it’ rule
Australia’s Minister of Transport Catherine King has directed Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to support Rex’s regional slots…
Rex enters voluntary administration; Qantas, Virgin salvage staff, routes, jets
Australian regional carrier Rex Airlines announced that it has entered voluntary administration just weeks after its former chairman…
Trading in Rex Airlines shares suspended amid ongoing management turmoil
Shares in Australian regional carrier Rex Airlines (Rex) have been suspended amid rumors that financial services firm Deloitte…
Former Rex Airlines chairman moves to upend company’s entire board
Australian carrier Rex Airlines seems to be facing turbulent times ahead, with its former Chairman reportedly pushing to…
Rex Airlines named Australia’s most reliable domestic carrier for May 2024
A report released by the Australian Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) has shown that Rex…
Rex Airlines announces new route between Perth and Adelaide starting June 2024
Australian regional airline Rex announced the launch of its 12th domestic route with direct flights between Perth Airport…
Rex Airlines announces new Melbourne to Perth service launching June 2024
Rex Airlines has announced that it is launching flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth International Airport (PER)…
Rex signs interline agreement with Etihad, 72 global destinations opened up
Australian regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) has signed an interline agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. The agreement…
Rex Airlines ground crew has barbecue on tarmac at Brisbane Airport: video
A TikTok video capturing Rex Airlines employees having a barbecue on the tarmac at Australia’s Brisbane Airport (BNE)…
Qantas, Virgin have too much of a foothold on the airline market, ACCC warns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned that both Qantas and Virgin Australia have too much of…
REX Airlines invests in Dovetail Electric Aviation
Australia’s Regional Express Group – more commonly known as REX Airlines, the brand name it operates under –…
Rex to lease two more Boeing 737 aircraft, deputy chairman takes shot at Qantas
The Australian regional air carrier Rex Airlines signed a letter of intent (LOI) to lease two Boeing 737-800NG…
Australia concerned about high domestic air ticket prices
In its most recent Airline Competition in Australia report, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned that…
Comedy duo host emergency evacuation slide ‘party’ thanks to Rex Airlines
Most modern commercial aircraft are equipped with an emergency evacuation slide. While it’s comforting to know that you…