Australia’s regional airline, REX, has achieved a significant milestone as its domestic jet fleet expands to double digits with the recent delivery of its tenth Boeing 737. The newly acquired 737-800NG aircraft, registered as VH-8ZL, touched down in Brisbane after a ferry flight from Goodyear, Arizona, where it underwent scheduled heavy maintenance and painting prior to its journey.
The timely arrival positions the aircraft for immediate service, enhancing REX’s operational capacity just in time for the busy holiday season. This marks the third Boeing 737-800NG that REX has added to its fleet since July of this year, with plans to secure at least one more aircraft before the conclusion of the fiscal year 2024, pending availability.
The consistent growth in REX’s fleet is enabling the airline to strengthen its schedule, adding more frequencies to popular routes. Additionally, REX Deputy Chairman, the Hon John Sharp AM, expressed the airline’s strategic approach, stating, “This steady growth allows us to build more depth into our schedule by adding additional frequencies on our most popular routes while at the same time allowing us to explore the possibility of expanding to more capital cities in our network.”
Currently, REX operates ten domestic routes connecting capital cities and popular holiday destinations across five states. This milestone underscores REX’s commitment to enhancing its presence and connectivity within the Australian aviation landscape.
