Nexus Airlines launches first commercial flight from Geraldton under IRFN

Nexus Airlines commenced (10-Jul-2023) Geraldton-Karratha-Port Hedland-Broome service, its first commercial flight under the expanded Inter-Regional Flight Network (IRFN). The route serves regional residents by enabling them to fly direct between regional centres, instead of having to travel through Perth. Nexus Airlines has exclusive rights to operate the IRFN until Jun-2027 under a four year deed of agreement with Western Australia's state government. As previously reported by CAPA, government granted Aviair a monopoly right in 2019 to assist in the establishment of the IRFN service. Government has now committed AUD4.05 million (USD2.70 million) over four years to enhance the service and extend the network to Geraldton. [more - original PR]