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Rex Airlines thrown lifeline as US company steps in

October 22, 2025 10:03 am in by
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Embattled Rex Airlines has been thrown a lifeline after being forced to operate under voluntary administration for more than a year.

A new buyer has been locked in – and if the deal goes ahead Rex will be American owned.

Air-T has been named as the buyer – for an undisclosed amount at this point.

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The deal will mean Air-T will take up Rex’s fleet of 57 planes, and a flying school.

Locally, Rex operates multiple flights out of Port Lincoln and Ceduna on a daily basis.

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