Regional Express Eyeing Northern Territory Expansion
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will be meeting business and local government stakeholders in the Northern Territory in the coming weeks as it considers starting regional operations out of Darwin. Rex deputy chairman, John Sharp, says that Rex management will be…
Australia’s Regional Express Sticking With Saab 340
Australia’s largest regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) has no plans to step up to larger turboprop aircraft arguing that its 30-seat Saab 340 aircraft are the right size for the markets that it serves. Rex chairman and major shareholder, Lim…
Recovery Underway In Australia’s Mining Charter Market
Australia’s largest regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) sees that there is a recovery underway in Australia’s mining charter market. The airline’s chairman and major shareholder, Lim Kim Hai, says he is unable to speak for the whole industry, but based…
Southeast Asia Ripe For Regional Aircraft: Rex’s Chairman
Southeast Asia is a market ideally suited to regional aircraft and regional aviation, says Lim Kim Hai, chairman of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) who also happens to be Singaporean. “I see there are opportunities in many areas in Southeast Asia….
Australia’s Regional Express Posts Huge Profits Thanks To Economic Recovery
Australia’s largest regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) has experienced a massive profit rebound thanks to higher passenger numbers and yields. Rex posted a pre-tax profit of A$17.8 million (US$14.2 million), for the 12 months ending 30 June, which compares to…
