Rex has established a panel to assess the requirements for aeronautical services by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The committee comprises experts in Antarctic research and aviation.
The group will assist Rex in formulating its proposal for the AAD’s request for offers. Panel members include Dr. Tony Press from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania, experienced Antarctic helicopter operator Bill English, aviation specialist Stuart McFadzean, former RAAF squadron leader Nigel Meadows, Andrew Norman from ALCI Aviation, and regulatory and safety authority Craig Martin.
Lim Kim Hai, Rex Group’s chairman, stated, «With the guidance of these panelists, we firmly believe that Rex’s proposal will not only meet but exceed AAD’s expectations. The diverse perspectives and ideas of these experts will undoubtedly foster innovative solutions. These solutions are aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of operations.» Hai emphasized, «Furthermore, the panel will ensure that AAD receives a solution designed to meet its requirements for the next 15 to 20 years.»
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Among other requirements, the AAD will need an intercontinental aircraft, four ski-equipped turboprops for intracontinental flights, four twin-engine helicopters designed for both land and maritime operations, and a significant enhancement in unmanned aerial system capacity.
Presently, during the Southern Hemisphere summers, flights operate between Hobart and Wilkins Aerodrome, located 70 km from Casey Station. These flights employ an Airbus A319 leased and operated by Skytraders, an aviation services provider that has held this contract since 2002.
Rex is Australia’s largest independent airline, boasting a fleet of 58 Saab 340 aircraft and 8 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. With these, the airline connects 57 destinations across all Australian states.
