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Local bidder accuses Australian government of ignoring offer to buy Rex Airlines

A local consortium has accused the Australian government of disregarding its bid to acquire regional carrier Rex Airlines, alleging the sale process overlooked domestic offers. The claim adds political scrutiny to Rex’s ownership transfer and raises questions about transparency in bidder evaluation.

2026-03-03T19:37:25.135827-08:00
Routes   Middle East   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

Wizz Air Boosts Flights to Sharm El Sheikh from European Bases from 6 March as Middle East Airspace Restrictions Bite

By Aviation Source: Following Middle East airspace restrictions, Wizz Air has moved to increase capacity from key European bases to Sharm El Sheikh from 6 March.

Also: LARA and LARA
2026-03-03T13:33:36.104856-08:00
BizAv   Middle East   PaxEx   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Associated Press

Wealthy travelers pay huge sums for private charters as Iran war strands tens of thousands in Dubai

By Associated Press: Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks.

Also: Wings, Fox Business, The Independent and aeroxplorer.com
2026-03-03T09:34:06.478372-08:00