Regional Express

Regional Express, trading as Rex, is an Australian commercial aviation group providing scheduled passenger and freight services. The organisation operates as a regional hub-and-spoke carrier and an interstate trunk airline, positioning itself as a primary link between rural communities and major metropolitan centres. Beyond transport, the group maintains integrated flight training operations to secure its internal pilot pipeline and provide external instruction services. The carrier operates a significant fleet of Saab 340 turboprop aircraft for regional routes and Boeing 737-800 jets for domestic intercity services. Its operations are supported by the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) and the technical capabilities of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Pel-Air. The airline provides essential services under various government-regulated regional contracts and maintains commercial relationships with major airports across the Australian continent. Prospective partners or service buyers should verify the current operational status of specific routes following recent corporate restructuring and administration proceedings. Verification of specific Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) certifications for both the airline and the pilot academy is necessary. Due diligence should also confirm the specific regional subsidies or exclusive government service licences currently held by the group for remote area operations.