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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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Dave Emerson becomes CEO of Virgin Australia

People

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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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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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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Virgin Australia orders eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for fleet modernisation

Aircraft & Engines

Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrow-body aircraft as part of its fleet renewal strategy. The E190-E2, recognised as the world’s most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft with the lowest noise emissions, will complement the airline’s larger narrow-body planes and replace its long-serving Fokker fleet. This order will be included

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Virgin Australia has ordered six additional Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft © AirTeamImages

Virgin Australia increases pipeline of 737 MAX-8 aircraft orders

Aircraft & Engines

Virgin Australia has increased its pipeline of new Boeing MAX-family aircraft, with six more MAX-8s scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2024, bringing the airline’s total number of MAX-8s to 14 and total planned latest-generation aircraft to 39. The new MAX-8 aircraft will reduce emissions by at least 15% per flight compared to

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Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia get green light for strategic alliance

Dave Emerson becomes CEO of Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways secure approval for strategic alliance

Air India and Virgin Australia sign new codeshare agreement

Virgin Australia cancels Bali flights due to volcanic ash disruption

Virgin Australia reports strong FY24 results with 18.2% EBIT growth

Qatar Airways to acquire 25% stake in Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand secure new codeshare agreement

Virgin Australia orders eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for fleet modernisation

Virgin Australia increases pipeline of 737 MAX-8 aircraft orders

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