Rex extends regional network cuts amid ‘dislocated’ supply chains

Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has extended capacity cuts on its regional network, blaming “continuing dislocated supply chains” that have “heavily” impacted the availability of aircraft spares. The cuts – first announced in 2023 – will be extended through 27 October, the Australian carrier says. In September 2023 the airline had said the cuts, which mainly impact intra-state flights in New South Wales, would last through March. Rex’s network strategy general manager Warrick Lodge stresses that the carrier remains “committed to the rebuilding of its regional network” after 27 October. The carrier deploys its fleet of 57 Saab 340s to operate its regional network in eastern Australia. Rex also operates Boeing 737-800s on mainline domestic routes. <br/>