{"id":9202,"date":"2020-12-28T22:19:04","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T04:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=9202"},"modified":"2020-12-28T22:29:36","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T04:29:36","slug":"rex-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-737-800ng-in-full-livery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=9202","title":{"rendered":"Rex Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737-800ng in Full Livery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Rex Airlines marks another major milestone tomorrow, as the first of its Boeing 737-800NGs lands in Sydney in full Rex livery (airline colours). The aircraft arrived in Brisbane today just after 7:30pm on a transit stop after its major scheduled check overseas. The aircraft is due to touch down in Sydney at 8:30am on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planespotters will be in for a treat as they finally get to see Rex\u2019s official livery on its Boeing 737 in the Sydney skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rex has leased six Boeing 737-800NG aircraft in readiness for its inaugural service from Melbourne to Sydney commencing 1 March 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brisbane will be added to Rex\u2019s capital city network after Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rex\u2019s Deputy Chairman the Hon John Sharp AM said, \u201cThe livery of Australia\u2019s favourite Regional Airline is now emblazoned on a 737, ready for take-off. It\u2019s a historic moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur second 737 is currently being painted by Douglas Aerospace at one of the country\u2019s finest aircraft paint facilities in Wagga Wagga. The remaining four 737s are undergoing scheduled checks and will be brought in-country over the next 3 months.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith Rex\u2019s entry into the domestic market, passengers are no longer forced to choose between cheap fares that come with limited service and reliable service with premium fares. Rex is bringing its renowned country hospitality to the capital city market, offering twice the value at half the cost. This is the shake-up Australia\u2019s domestic aviation sector has been crying out for and it could not have come at a better time, as Australia struggles to recover from the worst pandemic in the last century.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To celebrate its launch, Rex is offering 100,000 special $79 fares between Melbourne and Sydney on sale now at rex.com.au.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rex\u00a0is Australia\u2019s largest\u00a0independent regional and domestic airline operating a fleet of 60 Saab340 aircraft (pre-COVID) on 1,500 weekly flights to 59 destinations throughout all states in Australia. Rex will begin its domestic services with six 737-800NGs in March 2021. In addition to the airline Rex, the Rex Group comprises wholly owned subsidiaries Pel-Air Aviation (air freight, aeromedical and charter operator) and the two pilot academies, Australian Airline Pilot Academy in Wagga Wagga and Ballarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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