There is relief among regional communities who rely on Rex to access essential services and stay connected with family and friends.

The Federal Government has purchased $50 million of the company's debt, making it the largest creditor and it giving it greater control over the airline's future.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with New South Wales Farmers' Business Economics and Trade Committee chairman John Lowe to hear how this will help farming communities.

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