en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Australian Government is providing a total of A$4.8 million in regional airport support funding to 34 airports nationwide to help operators manage debts incurred due to the voluntary administration of Rex Airlines.
The funding is intended to support airport operations, many of which are managed by local councils, while maintaining critical regional air connectivity.
The Regional and Remote Airport Support Program was established following disruption caused by the administration of Rex Airlines. The government stated that the relief payments will help airports continue providing essential air services to regional and remote communities. According to the government, 95% of applicants were assessed as eligible and received payments covering the full amount of their eligible debt.
Airports in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia received funding. Key grants include: Dubbo Airport (NSW) receiving nearly A$599,000; Albany Airport (WA) receiving over A$414,000; Esperance Airport (WA) receiving nearly A$396,000; Carnarvon Airport (WA) receiving over A$355,000; and Port Lincoln Airport (SA) receiving over A$312,000. Other airports receiving support include Albury, Broken Hill, Cairns, Roma, Mildura, and Burnie.
The funding follows the Albanese Government's support for the sale of Rex Airlines to Air T, a move aimed at protecting regional aviation connectivity. The government stated that the airport relief program complements broader investment in regional aviation infrastructure, including the Regional Airports Program and the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said aviation remains vital to regional Australia. "We support regional aviation through our words and actions, because we understand the fundamental nature of aviation to communities right across the country," King said.
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