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SHOCKING: Rex airlines cuts regional flights blaming pilot engineer and parts shortages | Mind Blowing Facts

Rex says there are pilot, engineer and parts shortages for its 61-strong fleet of Saab 340 planes. (Supplied: Rex Airlines)

Rex Airlines has blamed pilot, engineer and parts shortages for its decision to cut flights on nine regional routes across four states.  

Towns affected from May 1 include Cairns and Bamaga in Far North Queensland; Sydney, Broken Hill and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales; Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Ceduna in South Australia; and Melbourne in Victoria.

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