Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP released a statement today announcing the sale of Pel-Air.

Today the administrators for Rex Airlines have advised the sale of Pel-Air, part of the Rex business, to Helicorp Pty Ltd, part of Toll Aviation. 

Pel-Air is the contractor supplying ambulance services to Ambulance Victoria and NSW Ambulance, along with specially-modified aircraft for international and domestic aeromedical transfers. 

This is part of the ongoing administration process and proceeds from the sale will be used by the Rex Group to repay secured debt.

The Commonwealth continues to work closely with the administrators as Rex’s regional aviation business remains in voluntary administration.

We have made clear our commitment to support Regional Aviation in Australia and the ongoing viability of key regional services.

The Commonwealth continues to guarantee ticket sales throughout the Voluntary Administration and we are pleased that Australians have confidence booking flights as bookings are holding up well.

I encourage passengers to continue to support Rex’s regional operations.

My department continues to meet daily with the administrator and we will provide any relevant updates as the voluntary administration period continues.