Australian airline Rex is dealing with a $US7.2 million lawsuit from US leasing agency Jet Midwest, which alleges Rex unlawfully dismantled and scrapped 4 Saab plane from an Arizona boneyard in 2020.
In accordance with courtroom paperwork submitted to the NSW Supreme Courtroom, Rex had initially agreed to buy the planes for $US2 million, paying a $200,000 deposit in 2019, however requested extra time to finish the fee because of monetary difficulties attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jet Midwest claims that Rex did not make additional funds by June 2020, voiding the contract, however later dismantled the planes in October 2020 with out permission.
The lawsuit alleges Rex instructed a 3rd get together to take away components, together with engines and propellers, and scrapped the airframes, cashing in on the sale of parts.
The case is about to be heard on Friday within the NSW Supreme Courtroom.
The lawsuit emerges amidst Rex’s struggles, together with the sale of 4 Saab 340Bs and its latest transfer into voluntary administration, affecting its home operations