The Australian government has given Rex Airlines $52.3 million to support critical regional services during an extension of the voluntary administration process.

The Albanese government is throwing Regional Express (Rex) an $80m lifeline after the debt-ridden carrier fell into administration earlier this year.

The federal government will offer Rex Airlines an $80 million lifeline which will enable the company to keep operating its regional routes. The regional carrier entered voluntary administration in July and grounded its fleet of jets operating capital city routes.

The federal government will provide up to $80 million to keep Rex regional routes operating, a relief for rural communities fearing for their future prosperity.

The federal government is providing an $80 million lifeline to regional airline Rex. The funding will help keep its routes in operation while the company navigates its financial difficulties. It will allow Australia's' third-largest carrier to extend its voluntary administration period.