EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 9 MIN
Several regional airlines get million dollar govt loans
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Several regional airlines are getting millions of dollars in government loans to keep them flying marginal routes, but some operators believe more help is needed. The 30 million dollar pot of money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund was ring fenced for aviation before the fuel crisis cause by war in the Middle East. Air Chathams is getting just over 17 million dollars to refinance debt. The Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Several regional airlines are getting millions of dollars in government loans to keep them flying marginal routes, but some operators believe more help is needed. The 30 million dollar pot of money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund was ring fenced for aviation before the fuel crisis cause by war in the Middle East. Air Chathams is getting just over 17 million dollars to refinance debt. The Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones spoke to Lisa Owen.
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