The Kiwi carrier will fly Perth-Christchurch three times per week from 30 November 2026 to 7 May 2027 using newly retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliners, adding up to 37,000 seats. It comes as more of the Air New Zealand 787 fleet returns from maintenance, and new aircraft are delivered.

The amendments to the Western Parkland City State Environmental Planning Policy will apply to land within the Australian Noise Exposure Concept 20–25 contour, which identifies areas expected to experience lower aircraft noise levels.

The third annual summit will take place on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at The Star Sydney, uniting aviation professionals from across the country for a full day of high-level discussion, strategic insight, and industry collaboration.

In its case against Lim and three other former Rex directors, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said Lim had approved a market update in February 2023 saying Rex was “optimistic” about a full-year profit despite knowing the airline was on track for a loss.