Government injects $80m to keep Rex flying

The non-stop services, commencing 28 October, will use Emirates’ fleet of Boeing 777-200LR aircraft equipped with business and economy-class cabins. The route will be the first direct connection between Adelaide and Dubai since Emirates halted flights …

Sydney-based Renaissance Partners, which would establish Darwin and Canberra hubs for Rex as part of its ambition to build a restored TAA as “Australia’s third airline”, was knocked back a second time by administrator EY Australia earlier this month….