Rex Airlines to become government-owned airline

'Governments shouldn't own airlines': Rex rescue panned
A possible government takeover of failed airline Rex has come under fire, with the sector declaring a taxpayer lifeline would create an uneven playing field.
Australia’s Government Prepared to Take Over Failed Airline Rex
The Australian government is prepared to buy failed domestic airline Rex in what would be a potentially major intervention by the state to maintain domestic airline competition months before an election.
‘A bridge too far’: Rex Airlines to become government-owned airline if no buyer is found
Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume has expressed concerns over the Albanese government’s potential acquisition of Rex Airlines if administrators fail to find a suitor for the embattled carrier. “The Coalition have always said that we want a safe,
Australian Government considering state ownership of struggling Rex Airlines
The Australian Government is reported to be considering state ownership of struggling Rex Airlines as the small airline fights to survive.
Regional Express to become government-owned airline if administrators fail to find buyer
The federal government says it is prepared to acquire Regional Express if administrators are unable to find a buyer for the collapsed airline in an upcoming sales process.
Albanese government looking to acquire Rex Airlines if buyer can’t be found
The Albanese government will on Wednesday announce it is willing, as a last resort, to purchase the collapsed Rex Airlines, in its latest bid to prop up aviation services to regional and remote areas.
Australia Could Acquire Country’s Third Largest Airline
Australia’s government is prepared to bring the country’s third-largest airline under state ownership if insolvency ...
ASIC had raised ‘increasing concerns’ about Rex with the government
Hours after Rex went into administration, the watchdog told Treasurer Jim Chalmers it was probing the airline for deceiving ...
Don’t waste cash on Rex bailout, regional carriers warn Labor
Rival regional carriers say they can service key routes if Rex collapses, as the Coalition slammed Labor’s bailout plan as a ...
Albanese government leaves door open for potential Commonwealth acquisition of beleaguered Rex Airlines
The Albanese government has left the door open for taxpayers to acquire failed regional airline Rex after the carrier was ...
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Australia open to acquiring collapsed regional airline Rex
Vast distances between towns in Australia's interior and its main cities such as Sydney mean rural communities are reliant on regional flights provided by Rex for essential services, including ...
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Labor steps up on regional Rex — can it scare Qantas gougers as well?
The government is focused on supporting regional aviation via its backing of a reborn Rex. But major city markets should not be ruled out.
TWU Airlines is not needed to keep flying to the regions
Not only is the nationalisation of Rex not required to maintain air services to regions, it is wrong in principle based on ...