Australia’s Rex Axing Five More Regional Routes
Regional Express (Rex) is making its third network cut in a span of less than two weeks, and will cease services on five regional routes in an effort to improve the airline’s financial performance. The airline confirms in a statement…
West Australian Aviair To Acquire 70-Seat Turboprops To Serve Govt Subsidized Routes
A small West Australian carrier, Aviair, plans to acquire 76-seat regional aircraft to serve subsidized state government routes. The Western Australia Government says in a statement it is investing more than A$4 million (US$2.8m) to expand the state’s regional flight…
Australia’s Rex May Exit More Regional Routes
Regional Express (Rex) is reviewing its regional network, a move that comes as it faces increased competition. A Rex spokesperson confirms to Smart Aviation Asia Pacific that its regional network is being reviewed, though the details will only be released…
Australia’s Bonza Airlines Eyes Great Domestic Opportunity
Australian domestic start-up Bonza Airlines aims to receive its first aircraft, a Boeing 737 Max 8, in July and hopes to start operations at the earliest in September. Tim Jordan, Bonza CEO, tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific aircraft-maker Boeing is…
Australia’s Rex Attributes Close Of Route To Increased Competition
Regional Express (Rex) is ceasing its flights between Sydney and Canberra, a route launched in April last year, citing higher competition and increased costs. John Sharp, Rex deputy chairman, says in a statement the entrance of an additional operator and…
Australia’s Rex Attributes Closure Of Route Due To Qantas
Regional Express (Rex) is ceasing its flights between Albury and Melbourne, a route that it has served for nearly four decades, citing Qantas Airways’ move into the market as reason for terminating the service. John Sharp, Rex deputy chairman, says…
