Embraer has signed an agreement with Virgin Australia to equip the airline’s E2 fleet with the AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. The solution enables airlines to implement digital predictive maintenance across their E-Jet fleets, using data to identify and anticipate potential issues before they become critical. AHEAD provides real-time monitoring of key aircraft […]
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Azorra has delivered the first new Embraer E190-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for the lessor and the introduction of the type with a major airline group in Australia. Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is modernising its fleet by replacing Fokker 100s with new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft from Azorra’s orderbook.
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Aviation finance company Avolon, has announced the delivery of the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Virgin Australia as part of a sale-and-leaseback agreement. The deal further strengthens the long-standing partnership between the lessor and the airline, which dates back to 2011. Avolon currently leases eight aircraft to Virgin Australia, and this latest
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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 Board of Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of Dave Emerson as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, who indicated her intention to retire in February 2024. Emerson, currently serving as Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer since June 2021, brings 25 years of experience in the aviation and tourism industries. He has earned an
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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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Air India and Virgin Australia have announced a new codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between India and Australia. Under the agreement, Air India will place its ‘AI’ code on Virgin Australia-operated flights, offering passengers seamless onward connections to 16 destinations across Australia and New Zealand when travelling from Delhi to Melbourne or Sydney. This partnership allows
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Virgin Australia has implemented necessary adjustments to its Bali flight schedule following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia. The volcanic eruption has released a significant ash cloud, making it unsafe to operate flights to and from Denpasar, Bali. Consequently, all Virgin Australia flights scheduled to depart for, or arrive from, Denpasar on November 13,
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Virgin Australia has built on its FY23 return to profitability, delivering an even stronger performance in FY24. Underlying EBIT rose by 18.2% to AU$519 million, despite facing challenges such as supply chain constraints, unprecedented industry inflation and strong competition. The group’s result represents an underlying EBIT margin of 9.7%, up from 8.8% in FY23. The
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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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