Air T, Inc. Secures 100% Ownership of Regional Express Holdings Following Successful Acquisition Closing
Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) confirmed on December 18, 2025, the successful closing of its acquisition of Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex), Australia's leading regional airline. The completion of the deal means that Air T now owns a 100% stake in Rex, a critical data point that signals full integration and strategic control for the acquirer.
Strategic Expansion into Australian Regional Aviation
The Minneapolis-based holding company expressed enthusiasm for the transaction, which solidifies its presence in the aviation sector through the ownership of a major international carrier. Rex, known as Australia's leading regional airline, is expected to benefit from the new ownership structure.
Air T now owns 100% of Rex and looks forward to beginning a new chapter for Rex and the regional communities it serves across Australia.
While specific financial terms of the acquisition were not immediately disclosed, the successful closing represents the culmination of a significant corporate action for Air T, Inc. The move aligns with broader trends of consolidation and strategic investment within the global transportation and logistics industries.
Concurrent Market Activity and Corporate Milestones
The closing of the Air T-Rex acquisition occurred amidst a flurry of other corporate and operational announcements across different sectors in mid-December 2025, highlighting ongoing activity in the capital markets.
- BP Silver Corp. (TSXV: BPAG) reported the successful completion of its Phase 1 diamond drilling program at the Cosuño Silver Project in Bolivia on December 17, 2025. CEO Tim Shearcroft noted the company was pleased with the inaugural program, with the first assay results anticipated for release in early January. BP Silver also confirmed the closing of an amended share purchase agreement (SPA) with the Cosuño Project Vendor, alongside a closed shares-for-debt settlement.
- In the healthcare sector, Quipt Home Medical entered into a definitive agreement related to a transaction. The company provided forward-looking statements regarding the anticipated timing and steps for the transaction, including receipt of necessary shareholder, regulatory, and court approvals, and the eventual delisting of its shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Capital Market.
- Separately, Vox Royalty announced the acquisition of a feasibility-stage asset, with the transaction expected to close in December 2025, pending conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange.
These concurrent events underscore a period of active corporate restructuring and operational advancement across mining, healthcare, and aviation sectors as 2025 drew to a close.
Sector Outlook and Forward-Looking Statements
The acquisition positions Air T to leverage Rex’s established network in Australia. The focus on regional communities suggests a commitment to maintaining and potentially expanding essential air services. While the broader market faces uncertainties, including global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declines and tariff uncertainty, strategic acquisitions like this demonstrate confidence in specific geographic markets and operational niches.
Investors tracking the aviation sector also continue to monitor major carriers like Air Canada (AC.TO), whose stock performance and news are vital indicators of the overall health of the North American and international airline industry.
