VIRGIN BLUE has introduced double daily direct flights between Sydney and Australia”s capital Canberra, once again challenging Qantas and also Regional Express, known as Rex. Qantas offer all manner of equipment on the route depending on the time of day, including Bombardier Dash 8, BAe 146 and Boeing 737-300, whilst Rex, created by the merger of Kendell Airlines and Hazelton Airlines, offers the Saab 340. Virgin Express has from day one flown only Boeing 737 series aircraft. The 150 mile road journey has a minimum flight time of 45 minutes. http://www.virginblue.com.auhttp://www.regionalexpress.com.auhttp://www.qantas.com