Failure of public policy to blame for Rex’s demise
Former competition watchdog Rod Sims says public policy supporting higher airfares is to blame for Rex’s demise.
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Administrator targets new Rex owner within five weeks
Rex administrators are preparing for a quick sale of the airline with Asian investor PAG considered the frontrunner.
Rex’s ageing aircraft fleet another threat to regional flights
Relief over the continuation of Rex’s regional services may be short-lived, as the aircraft used for those flights near their use-by date.
Major job losses revealed as airline collapses
The shocking number of job losses has been revealed after a major airline collapsed, with flights cancelled and planes grounded.
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Light plane in fiery belly landing on Gold Coast
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Airport firies to strike over understaffing
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LATAM’s offer to passengers after mid-flight terror
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Air traffic staff threaten first strike in 22 years
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Are packed planes a thing of the past?
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The $384m blow to the Qantas brand
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Bumper airport crowds ahead as millions fly at Easter
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