The sale of regional airline Rex has been met with a mix of cautious optimism and urgent calls for its new American owners to guarantee the future of regional routes and jobs.

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The airline, born in Wagga from the merger of Kendell and Hazelton Airlines, was sold to US company Air T after more than a year in voluntary administration.

Member for Wagga, Joe McGirr, welcomed the news but called on the new owners to maintain or expand the current flight schedules.

The Rex deal is done. Now, politicians, including Riverina MP Michael McCormack, and unions are keen to guarantee the future

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