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Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have received the final go-ahead from the ACCC for their integrated alliance © Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia get green light for strategic alliance

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have secured final approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for their integrated alliance, marking a major milestone in Virgin Australia’s return to long-haul international travel. This green light paves the way for the airline’s 28 weekly flights between Australia and Doha, operated under a wet-lease agreement […]

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The Australian Government has approved Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways secure approval for strategic alliance

Financial

Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25% investment in Virgin Australia has received Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval following the Federal Treasurer’s announcement on February 27. This follows the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Draft Determination on February 18, indicating its intention to authorise the airlines’ integrated alliance, with final approval anticipated in March or

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Qatar Airways is resuming flights to Syria © Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Damascus, Syria

Airlines & Routes

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, starting on January 7, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in reconnecting the region and offering passengers seamless access to Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of over 170 destinations. The decision to restart operations in Syria comes after a hiatus of over

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Representatives from Honeywell and Qatar Airways © Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways expands MRO capabilities with landmark APU deal

MRO & Production

Qatar Airways has secured a ground-breaking agreement with Honeywell, becoming the first MRO provider in the Middle East and Africa authorised to service the HGT1700 auxiliary power unit (APU) used in Airbus A350 aircraft. This milestone represents a significant step forward for Qatar Airways in the aviation maintenance sector. The HGT1700 APU, located in the

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Qatar Airways will equip its new A321 NX fleet with Thales' FlytEDGE © Shutterstock

Qatar Airways to equip new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE

Other News

Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, Thales’ Crystal Cabin® inflight entertainment (IFE) system. As Qatar Airways embarks on a digital transformation journey, FlytEDGE, the cloud-native inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform, will deliver a new level of personalisation and passenger entertainment. Qatar Airways is

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Cabin crews of Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways to acquire 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Financial

Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a minority 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital, subject to approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). A deeper strategic relationship between the two carriers will increase competition in the Australian aviation market, ensuring consumers have access to better value airfares and

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Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and Airlink Chief Executive, Rodger Foster

Qatar Airways makes strategic investment in Airlink

Financial

Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Airlink, Southern Africa’s independent regional carrier. This strategic investment aligns with Qatar Airways’ ongoing ambition to expand its operations across the African continent. Airlink operates flights to over 45 destinations across 15 African countries. The investment will enhance the existing code-sharing partnership between Qatar Airways and

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Qatar Airways achieves record financial profit for 2023/24

Financial

Qatar Airways Group has reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, announcing record profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) in its annual report for the 2023/24 financial year. The airline group reported net profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) during the 2023/24 fiscal year, with a total revenue of QAR81 billion (US$22.2 billion).

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Signing of the MoU between Qatar Cargo and MASkargo © Lemon Queen

Qatar Cargo and MASkargo sign MoU to enhance cargo partnership

Other News

Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo – the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group – have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver an enhanced product offering to cargo customers and achieve operational synergies. This MoU follows the expanded codeshare agreement signed in 2022 between Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, designed to offer

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Official welcome ceremony for Iberia at Hamad International Airport

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport welcome Iberia to Qatar

Airlines & Routes

Qatar Airways has welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar from Madrid, Spain. This addition, further cements Hamad International Airport (DOH), as a gateway to the world. Iberia’s new daily service complements Qatar Airways’ two daily flights between the capital cities of Spain and Qatar and three daily flights between Barcelona and Doha. These

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Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia get green light for strategic alliance

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways secure approval for strategic alliance

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Damascus, Syria

Qatar Airways expands MRO capabilities with landmark APU deal

Qatar Airways to equip new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE

Qatar Airways to acquire 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways makes strategic investment in Airlink

Qatar Airways achieves record financial profit for 2023/24

Qatar Cargo and MASkargo sign MoU to enhance cargo partnership

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport welcome Iberia to Qatar

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