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Virgin Australia E190-E2 Embraer

Azorra delivers Australia’s first E190-E2 to Virgin Australia

Aircraft & Engines

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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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-8 MAX © Avolon

Avolon delivers first of six B737-8 MAXs to Virgin Australia

Aircraft & Engines

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 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

Other News

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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Air India and Virgin Australia thave signed a new codeshare partnership © Air India

Air India and Virgin Australia sign new codeshare agreement

Airlines & Routes

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 had to adjust its Bali flight schedule following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia

Virgin Australia cancels Bali flights due to volcanic ash disruption

Airlines & Routes

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

Virgin Australia reports strong FY24 results with 18.2% EBIT growth

Financial

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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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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Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are set to renew their trans-Tasman collaboration

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand secure new codeshare agreement

Airlines & Routes

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are set to renew their trans-Tasman collaboration following approval of a new codeshare agreement by Australian and New Zealand regulators. Under this agreement, Virgin Australia customers will be able to book direct flights on Air New Zealand to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, complementing Virgin Australia’s existing Queenstown services. Additionally,

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