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Jim Chalmers not ruling out a bailout for Rex Airlines

Ministers and government MPs were on tenterhooks at 11.30am today waiting for inflation figures that would have potent political implications.
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Rex continues regional flights, but doctors say health services are 'vulnerable'

Rex says regional flights will continue as the company enters voluntary administration, but the situation has left doctors like Bega-based surgeon Matthew Nott feeling nervous.
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350 Rex Airlines employees stood down immediately as administrators warn staff are unlikely to be paid for 'months'

Administrators overseeing Rex Airlines have told hundreds of employees they are unlikely to receive their wages or redundancy payouts for "months", and expect the domestic aviation business will cease operating by the end of the day.
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An empty check in counter inside an airport terminal with signs displaying "check in" for "Rex".

Have a flight booked with Rex airlines? Here's what we know about cancellations and refunds

Rex Airlines has entered voluntary administration after a failed bid to take on major airlines on mainline routes. Multiple flights have been cancelled, creating major anxiety for customers. Affected? Here's what you can do. 
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propeller airplane with REX logo sits on tarmac at dusk.

Up to 610 workers expected to lose jobs as Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration

Rex Airlines, Australia's largest regional and domestic airline operator, enters administration, with domestic 737 services grounded and up to 610 workers expected to lose their jobs. 
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A Rex Airlines plane stands on a runway.

Qantas has 'enacted retribution' on Rex Airlines, shadow transport minister says

Australian politicians have taken aim at Qantas over Rex Airlines' downfall but an aviation analyst says the regional carrier is to blame.
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A woman with blonde hair wearing a dark blazer answers questions from a reporter in a corridor.

Rex Airlines' future is uncertain

The biggest regional airline in the country, Rex, will make an announcement tomorrow about its operations after suspending trading on the stock exchange.
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Duration: 7 minutes

Rex's 'vital service' continues for now in WA, but uncertainty leaves regional residents with grave fears

Rex services Albany, Esperance, Carnarvon and Exmouth, but locals remain in the dark over the airline's latest issues and what the future may hold.
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Rex Airlines' future uncertain in wake of ASX trading halt, union says industry is in 'crisis'

Regional Australian airline Rex suspends trading on the Australian stock market and the airline's website is no longer taking bookings for flights between metropolitan areas. 
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Rex Airlines

Investigators head to remote cattle station in search of fatal helicopter crash answers

Australian Transport and Safety Bureau investigators are due to arrive in WA's remote north to determine what caused two helicopters to collide mid-air.
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A police officer opens a gate on a rural property.

Helicopters collide and crash shortly after take-off on WA cattle station, killing both pilots

Two men die at a cattle station in Camballin in WA's Kimberley region, after the helicopters they were piloting collided, police confirm.
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A police scene cordoned off.

Plane crashes in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, killing at least 18

The only survivor was the pilot, who was taken to Kathmandu Medical College Hospital for treatment, according to a doctor speaking to the Associated Press. 
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A plane strewn in bits

Australians left stranded overseas as airlines scramble to recover from major IT outage

Australian passengers have been left stranded overseas after a major IT outage on Friday evening caused thousands of flights to be delayed and in some cases cancelled.
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Two men sitting on a plane wearing face masks.

Jetstar apologises to wheelchair user over 'distressing' airport incident

A disability advocate has urged the aviation industry to lift accessibility standards after Jetstar apologised to the passenger for an incident which caused them to fall out of a wheelchair.
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Akii Ngo on the ground next to their wheelchair.

Air safety investigator says Batik Air flew 'below minimum altitude' on flight to Canberra from Bali

The inaugural Batik Air flight from Bali to Canberra earlier this month is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, which said the plane travelled "below minimum altitude".
A plane with 'Batik' branding begins its take-off from the runway.

'Just such a shock': Forensic scientist recalls being called up to assist in the days after flight MH17 went down

One of the key police support figures for families of those killed when MH17 was shot down, Yvonne Crozier, says for some families that terrible day 10 years ago "feels like it was yesterday".
A man walks through a smouldering plane wreckage

Should airlines have to compensate domestic travellers when flights are cancelled or delayed?

There are calls for stronger protection for passengers. But some airlines say it won't improve outcomes for passengers, instead saying it could increase airfares.
Airplanes on a tarmac.

Pilots raise concern over firefighting resources at Australian airports but airport safety body says all standards are being met

A pilots association is claiming aviation services all over Australia have seen a reduction in firefighting resources while Airservices Australia argues it has not reduced rescue firefighting resources.
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Firefighters aiming a huge torrent of water from a hose at a prop jet engine ablaze.

Completing this mothballed 1980s rail line will create a NSW 'mega-region', lobby group says

One of the largest unfinished infrastructure projects in New South Wales could turn Wollongong and south-west Sydney into a region "of national significance", according to a new report.
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Australia's first airliner turns heads in front yard caravan conversion

A plane that was once the talk of the nation and set speed records becomes a major restoration project in a country NSW front yard.
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A black and white picture of The 'Bungana' flying through the air in the 930'a/

Boeing will plead guilty in 737 MAX crash probe

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge to resolve a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation linked to two 737 MAX fatal crashes.
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A white and blue plane with the word 'BOEING' and the markings '737 MAX' written on its side.

'Victorians have waited long enough': Melbourne Airport backs down in rail link standoff

A major obstacle facing Victoria's long-awaited rail link to Melbourne Airport has been cleared, after a stand-off between the state government and airport operator was resolved.
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A digital render of a train station at Melbourne Airport.

Boeing is being charged with fraud over two fatal plane crashes. Reports say they've been offered a deal

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly hitting the plane maker with a criminal fraud charge over two fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019.
A white plane with the word "Boeing" and the markings "737", "MAX", and "8" on its wings.

Roof collapses at Delhi Airport, one dead, several injured

A roof collapses at a departure terminal at the main airport in India's capital, New Delhi, killing one person and causing authorities to cancel flights from one terminal.
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A car crushed by a fallen roof.

Airport rail mediator backs above-ground station

The idea of an underground train station at Melbourne Airport should no longer be entertained, says the man charged with getting the stalled project moving.
A digital render of a train station at Melbourne Airport.