QantasLink turns to E190s to replace Network Fokkers

Skytrans CEO Alan Milne said his “gut feeling” is that the age of Rex’s Saab 340B turboprops – which are around 30 years old on average – could make it tougher for administrator EY Australia to sell the airline.

The passenger service, from Queenstown, was diverted to Invercargill with the airline confirming it is aware of the incident.