National Jet Express (NJE), Rex Group owned charter services is all set to launch a new base at Brisbane airport post receiving its first mining contract from BHP Mitsubishi Alliance. The airline will commence services from July 1, connecting mining operators in rural Queensland with National Jet Express and Rex Airlines' network of over 24 regional destinations.
"We are humbled to have been selected by BMA, one of the world's most respected mining operators. Their confidence in us is an endorsement of NJE's position as a premium regional air service provider to the mining and resources industry," commented Chris Hine, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, NJE. "Many mining operators in Queensland have been reaching out to the Rex Group since its purchase of NJE in October last year, eager for Rex to replicate its hallmark standards of reliability, professionalism and safety into mining markets."
The flights will be operated with a fleet of modern De Havilland Canada DCH-8-Q400NG aircraft, with two new aircraft procured for operations in Queensland
To meet the demand for regional mining and resource operations around Queensland, the Rex Group is also planning to introduce Embraer E190 jets to Brisbane Airport.