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The second-largest airline in Australia, which is also part of the Virgin Group.
Virgin Australia ground crew accused of mishandling a quadriplegic doctor
Virgin Australia is conducting an investigation following an incident where a prominent quadriplegic doctor, former Queensland Australian of…
2023-10-10
Two Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800s grounded due to concerns over engine parts
Virgin Australia has confirmed that two of its Boeing 737-800 jets were grounded due to the aircraft potentially…
2023-09-18
Virgin Australia launches Australia精东影业 first baggage tracking tool
Virgin Australia has launched Virgin Track Your Bag, the country’s “first-ever airline baggage tracking tool,” across more than…
2023-08-28
Virgin Australia officially introduces Boeing 737 MAX into scheduled services
Virgin Australia became the newest operator of the Boeing 737 MAX, after the airline operated several domestic flights…
2023-07-10
Virgin Australia receives first Boeing 737-8 of 33 new MAX family aircraft
Virgin Australia has received its first Boeing 737-8 plane of 33 new MAX family aircraft under the airline精东影业…
2023-06-28
Qantas, Virgin have too much of a foothold on the airline market, ACCC warns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned that both Qantas and Virgin Australia have too much of…
2023-06-07
Virgin Australia launches Gold Coast to Bali route and resumes Vanuatu flights
Virgin Australia is expanding its short haul international network, announcing the launch of a new route and resuming…
2023-03-31
Will Virgin Australia be publicly traded once again?
With aviation continuing to recover globally, Bain Capital, the current majority shareholder of Virgin Australia, is looking at…
2023-01-16
ATSB recommends more stringent Boeing 737 flap checks
After Virgin Australia pilots reported that their Boeing 737-800 tended to roll to the right after take-off, the…
2022-12-20
ATSB investigating a near-runway excursion involving a 737 and an A380
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATBS) announced that it is investigating a procedural error that almost caused a…
2022-12-07
Australia concerned about high domestic air ticket prices
In its most recent Airline Competition in Australia report, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned that…
2022-12-06
Qantas and Virgin Australia launch Pride Flight ticket sale for SYD WorldPride
Australian carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia have launched the sale of Pride Flight tickets for Sydney WorldPride 2023.…
2022-10-19
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways launch strategic partnership
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have sealed a strategic partnership that will expand both airlines鈥 networks, lounges and…
2022-09-07
Virgin Australia expands Boeing 737 order with four additional MAX 8s
Virgin Australia has announced an order for four additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing its prospective Boeing…
2022-08-24
ACCC grants interim approval for Virgin Australia – United codeshare pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim approval for a 鈥渃odeshare pricing arrangement鈥 between Virgin…
2022-05-15
The rise, fall, and rebirth of Virgin Australia
With the aim of tackling Australia精东影业 low-cost market, Virgin Australia commenced service as Virgin Blue on August 31,…
2022-05-11
How well do you know Australian aviation? | Quiz
May 2022 marks Australia month at 精东影业. From the biggest airports to the first Australian low-cost carrier, our team has…
2022-05-07
Virgin Australia eyes Boeing 737 MAX 8 deliveries in 2023
Virgin Australia will expand its fleet by adding four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in a bid to…
2022-04-29