Rex Airlines owes money to 4,800 creditors, administrators tell first creditors’ meeting

In short: In Rex’s first creditors’ meeting, administrators revealed Rex’s debts totalled $500 million, owed to 4,800 creditors. During the meeting, administrators said they were still investigating what caused the company to accrue so much debt What’s next?  Administrators are still working through the company’s books. Administrators for beleaguered regional airline Rex say the company…

Rex’s administrators say pilot shortage and supply chain woes contributed to airline’s downfall

In short: Rex Airlines’ administrators say pilot shortages and supply chain issues contributed to the business’s $500 million debt. Administrators say they are confident they will find a buyer for the regional carrier and have received several expressions of interest. What’s next? A second creditors meeting is expected to be held in early September. Administrators…

Bus manufacturer BusTech goes into administration, leaving hundreds of employees with uncertain futures

A bus manufacturer with operations in Queensland and South Australia has gone into voluntary administration. BusTech is the second-largest independent bus manufacturer in Australia, making diesel, hybrid and zero emission technology buses. It has more 270 employees across its two companies in Queensland and South Australia. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today…