Azorra has delivered the first new Embraer E190-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia. The delivery marks a new airline partnership for the lessor. The aircraft is also the first Embraer E190-E2 to be operated by a major airline group in Australia. Its delivery was marked by a...

Avolon, aviation finance company, has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft it has agreed to sale and leaseback with Virgin Australia. Virgin Australia has been an Avolon customer since 2011 and Avolon already has eight aircraft on lease to the airline. The new aircraft will suppor...

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have received the final approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that will allow the two carriers to enter into an integrated alliance. The alliance will give Virgin Australia the access to Qatar Airways’ global network and renow...

The Board of Virgin Australia announces Mr Dave Emerson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Australia. Mr Emerson is currently Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, a role he has held since June 2021. Throughout his 25 years of experience in the aviation and tourism indu...

Qatar Airways has been given the green light by the Australian government to pursue its acquisition of 25% stake in Virgin Australia. As part of the partnership, Qatar Airways seeks to expand Virgin Australia’s international services and return the Australian carrier to long-haul flying. Vir...

Virgin Australia has announced the return of its codeshare agreement with Air New Zealand. The partnership will allow Virgin Australia customers to book Air New Zealand flights using the VA code on routes to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch from today (9 December). Today, Virgin Australia...

Effective 1 June 2025, Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia. The decision reflects a divergence in the strategic direction of the respective airlines. As a result, when the termination takes effect passengers will ...

Australian start-up Koala Airlines has unveiled images of its branding and livery along with its management team. According to its newly-launched website, the carrier is finalising negotiations to acquire its new fleet, which will enable its AOC to be upgraded with new aircraft type. The fleet is...

Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan. The order will see the E190-E2, the world's most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft with the lowest noise emissions, complement the airline's larger narrowbodies...

Australia’s third-largest domestic airline, Rex, announced this week its immediate exit (or Rexit) from the nation’s busiest air routes, scrapping all of its Boeing B737 operations to refocus on its core regional turboprop network. The company had tried to supplement its bread-and-butter rura...

Virgin Australia is said to be considering plans to swap its Boeing 737 MAX 10 orders with the smaller MAX 8 variant, amid increasing uncertainty over the MAX 10’s certification. It is understood the airline’s order for 25 MAX 10s includes options for a conversion to other variants, The Austr...

Virgin Australia has announced a new codeshare partnership with regional airline, Link Airways, which will increase Virgin Australia’s footprint in regional Australia by 45%. 17 new regional codeshare services operated by Link Airways – the equivalent of 90 flights per week – will be added ...

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has strengthened and expanded its relationship with Virgin Australia to allow the carrier to deliver improved retailing capability while supporting its growth objectives. Through Sabre's scalable...

United Airlines is partnering with Virgin Australia to connect U.S. travelers to the world's largest celebration of Pride in Sydney with a special flight staffed entirely by members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Departing on Wednesday, February 22 from San Francisco International Airp...

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, have officially commenced a strategic partnership that significantly expands the networks, lounges and loyalty programs of both airlines, bringing substantial benefits and new destinations to travellers. Announced in May 2022, the partnership opens seamless tra...