Virgin Australia fuels growth with order for six more Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets
Virgin Australia has confirmed that it has placed an order for six more Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets,…
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The second-largest airline in Australia, which is also part of the Virgin Group.
Virgin Australia cabin crew to vote on possible strike action
Cabin crew employed by Virgin Australia could launch industrial action against the airline in an attempt to secure…
Virgin Australia teams up with Mars Wrigley to launch first Halloween flight
Halloween got off to a spooky start this year after Virgin Australia launched its first ever Flight Night…
Virgin Australia posts first profit in 11 years as travel demand returns
Virgin Australia has posted its first profit in 11 years for fiscal year 2023, crediting strong recovery in…
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…
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…
Virgin Australia launches Australia’s first baggage tracking tool
Virgin Australia has launched Virgin Track Your Bag, the country’s “first-ever airline baggage tracking tool,” across more than…
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…
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’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.WorldPride…
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways launch strategic partnership
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have sealed a strategic partnership that will expand both airlines’ networks, lounges and…
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…