Founded more than 40 years ago, Air T owns 15 independent aviation businesses spanning aircraft operations, maintenance, leasing, parts distribution, manufacturing, and data services.

Our portfolio includes two FedEx feeder airlines, several aircraft parts traders and MRO businesses, ground support equipment manufacturing, and aviation technology and data companies.

Each of our businesses operates autonomously but benefits from shared financial, legal, and operational resources provided by the Air T platform.

That means Rex will continue to operate independently, making the right decisions for its business, customers, and communities.

We are not here to impose “the Air T way.” Our role is to support, not control.

We view ourselves as a platform that enables talented aviation leaders to thrive by providing resources, capital, and expertise when needed.

• Restoring all 47 Saab 340s to service. 
• Rebuilding the full network of regional routes. 
• Hiring additional pilots and engineers. 
• Investing in operational excellence and long-term fleet sustainability. 

We are entering growth mode, not contraction. We will be hiring and investing, not cutting.

Air T has high confidence in Rex’s leadership and operational team. Our goal is to help the management committee achieve their vision for growth and sustainability.

Rex already has a capable team with public-company experience, which will make this transition smooth and collaborative.

The Rex management team will work to bring the full fleet online and maintain its core network of regional flights — the same routes that have served Australians for years.

Air T is fully committed to the continuation and strengthening of regional connectivity in Australia. That’s what makes Rex special, and it’s why we’re here.

As the Saab 340 fleet returns to service, Rex will expand its workforce in both operations and engineering.

Air T’s philosophy is about growth, not downsizing for the sake of downsizing.

If you’re a pilot or engineer we want you on board. Invite your friends to join us.

Air T and Worthington Aviation (an Air T company) are among the world’s leading suppliers of Saab 340 parts and maintenance support.

We have the expertise and resources to keep the fleet flying safely for another 10 to 15 years.

Worthington Aviation has supported Rex’s Saab fleet for nearly 20 years — and that partnership will now deepen even further.

Rex will keep its name, identity, and people. Air T’s job is to provide resources, not rewrite the playbook.

This is Air T’s first fully Australian operation, and we intend to preserve the qualities that have made Rex successful for decades.

The Return-to-Classic Rex initiative is about restoring that full capacity and service reliability while maintaining the airline’s high safety and customer-service standards.

Air T also owns MRO facilities, leasing businesses, and aircraft parts companies that collectively manage the full lifecycle of regional aircraft. While we have not previously owned a passenger airline, our operational and technical experience in regional aviation is deep and directly relevant.

Specific terms of any financing or restructuring agreements remain confidential.

We can, however, confirm that Air T is committed to maintaining Rex’s operations on a sound and sustainable financial footing.

For passengers and regional communities, the message is simple:

Rex is here to stay and grow.

Our goal is for Rex flights to remain reliable, regional connectivity to be strengthened, and the return of the full Saab 340 fleet to increase service frequency across key routes.

Air T shares Rex’s commitment to keeping Australia’s regional towns connected.

If a local team needs help sourcing parts, developing software, or expanding operations, Air T can connect them with the right partners and expertise — without interfering in daily decisions.

Think of Air T as a resource and ally, not a parent company giving orders.

Employees can expect:

• Open communication between management and staff. 
• Opportunities for growth and new roles as the fleet expands. 
• Visits and direct engagement from Air T leadership in Australia. 

Ownership transitions take time, but Air T is committed to transparency and mutual respect throughout the process.

Open, respectful, and candid dialogue is encouraged — it’s how we build trust and move forward together.