Rex Airlines to become government-owned airline

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.
Regional airlines criticise Albanese government's potential purchase of Rex
Regional airlines shut out of discussions about Rex Airlines' future have called for the government to consider the rest of the sector to provide aviation services.
Australia's Bold Step: Potential Acquisition of Rex Airlines
The Australian government is considering acquiring the failed Regional Express Holdings airline to maintain crucial regional services, marking a potential return of state ownership in aviation after decades.
AUDIO: Federal government ready to help Rex Airlines find a buyer
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Government to Potentially Nationalise Rex Airlines to Secure Regional Flights
The Australian Labor government has announced a plan to potentially acquire Regional Express (Rex) to maintain vital air services to regional communities. This initiative responds to Rex's recent financial difficulties and underscores the government's commitment to ensuring rural connectivity,
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.
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 ...
Rival regional airline slams PM’s promise to buy Rex as ‘massive waste of taxpayer money’
Regional airlines shut out of discussions about Rex’s future, have again called for the Albanese government to work with them to avoid an outcome where the failed carrier is nationalised.
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Commonwealth acquisition on the cards for Rex
it would be the first time a federal government has owned an airline in three decades since Qantas was privatised in 1995. The ABC highlights how Regional Express entered voluntary ...
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Australia open to acquiring collapsed regional airline Rex
SYDNEY, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Wednesday it was open to acquiring collapsed airline Regional Express Holdings (REX.AX), opens new tab to ensure its regional ...