COVID-19 is undeniably the biggest upset the aviation sector has ever seen and the Australian government is providing some hefty bail-outs to our airlines, but is it enough to keep the industry afloat?
Rex has temporarily reversed its decision to suspend Queensland passenger flights after a last-minute intervention from the state’s government – but warned it may still cancel services if a final agreement isn’t reached in seven days’ time.
A ramping up of social distancing, travel bans and state lockdowns have forced airlines to stand down the majority of their staff. But amid the chaos, what's next for Australia's aviation industry?
Regional Express (Rex) has bought Ballarat-based flight training school ST Aerospace Academy (STAA) from Singapore's ST Engineering.
Regional Express has received federal government approval to recruit overseas pilots, engineers and flight instructors to overcome a local shortage.
Regional Express says King Island in Tasmania will be the 38th regional centre to be part of the airline's community fare scheme.