Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Federal Government could buy financially troubled airline REX to keep regional communities connected.
The Government threw a lifeline to the airline after it entered administration last year and now says it could buy the airline if it doesn’t find a private buyer.
Rex currently operates daily flights in and out of Devonport, Burnie and King Island.
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The PM says if the Government acquired REX, the price would separate and on top of the $130 million already it has provided, but says the airline is critical for regional and rural communities.
