The Regional Express Group (Rex) has announced its collaboration with Enterprise Aviation Group (Enterprise) of Oshawa, ON Canada, through an exclusive teaming agreement. This strategic partnership comes as part of Rex's ongoing preparation for the upcoming tender by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) later this year, following the recent release of the Request for Information (RFI). The RFI specifically called for the provision of up to four twin-engine turboprop aircraft capable of intracontinental flight operations on both ski and wheel landing gear. Under the joint venture agreement, Rex and Enterprise will leverage their complementary
strengths and proven track record to deliver and operate the intracontinental fixed-wing turboprop element required to meet the anticipated upgrading of aircraft capability in support of the AAD's aviation operations.
Enterprise holds the distinction of being the first provider of similar services to various government programmes, including the AAD, dating back to 2001. With a fleet of DHC-6 Twin Otter and DC-3T Basler aircraft, Enterprise continues to play a pivotal role in transporting essential supplies, equipment and personnel to remote Arctic and Antarctic locations. The company's exceptional track record in the polar regions, with over 27,000 accident-free hours in the past decade, underscores its dedication to operational excellence in the challenging Antarctic and Arctic environments.
The collaboration with Enterprise follows on from the partnership with Helicopter Resources and is part of Rex's broader plan to engage with specialist providers to manage aspects of the programme that demand more specialised complementary expertise.
