The managing director of Sharp Airlines (SH, Hamilton, VI) says the scheduled Australian regional carrier is watching what happens with Rex – Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga) and its flights to Bass Strait’s King Island.

Malcolm Sharp said his airline is in a “strategic hold” and, with its 14-year history of flying to nearby Flinders Island, is well-placed to take over the King Island services should Rex cease its scheduled Melbourne Tullamarine route.

Rex is currently in administration,…

Source: ch aviation
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