Australia, Qatar Airways and Virgin

Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given the green light for Qatar Airways to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, as part of a strategic alliance. The deal will shake up the Australian aviation market. The announcement follows
Given the green light: Qatar Airways cleared for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has finally received regulatory approval to take a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia paving the way for international collaboration.
Australia Allows Qatar Airways to Take Virgin Australia Stake
Qatar Airways Ltd.’s acquisition of a 25% stake in Virgin Australia can proceed subject to enforceable conditions, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said, adding the deal would improve competition in the country’s highly-concentrated aviation sector.
Australia approves Qatar Airways' 25% stake buy in Virgin Australia
The Australian government on Thursday approved Qatar Airways' move to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital saying the deal would deliver more international flights and support jobs.
Government approval granted for Qatar Airways to buy 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways’ bid to acquire a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia has been approved by the Albanese government, which will enable more Aussies to travel around the world for less.
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways partnership takes off
Australian travellers are set to benefit after a deeper strategic partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Group
Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up citing improved air services
Australia's competition watchdog on Tuesday backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, saying it would provide air travellers with improved services and products.
Exclusive-Airline pilots surprised by Chinese live-fire warning near Australia, messages show
Pilots first heard about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise near Australia last week when already in the air, receiving ...
Virgin Australia pilot alerted authorities to Chinese live fire drills off Australian coast
A Virgin Australia pilot is responsible for alerting authorities to Chinese live fire drills off Australia’s east coast last ...
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Virgin Australia surpasses Qantas as Australia’s dominant domestic airline
Virgin Australia has surpassed Qantas by carrying the largest market share of Australian domestic passengers in 2024.
Australia clears Qatar-Virgin deal to spur competition in aviation market
Australia on Thursday approved Qatar Airways buying a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain ...
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Virgin Australia celebrates pride with sky-high disco
Sky-High Disco flights will take off for Sydney from Melbourne and Brisbane setting the stage for a wild weekend.
Pilots raised the alarm after Chinese navy warned of live-fire drills off Australia, forcing dozens of flights to divert
Virgin Australia and Emirates aircraft heard the Chinese flotilla's radio notification about a live-firing test off the ...
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Former Virgin Australia and CHEP PR leads launch new consultancy Zonnios&Hunt
Lauren Hunt and Nick Zonnios have come together to launch Zonnios&Hunt, a new communications consultancy built to help brands ...
Qantas reacts to Virgin, Qatar merge
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have officially been given the green light by the Australian Government to partner in a move predicted to shake up the local aviation industry.