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Qatar Airways is reportedly negotiating to buy a significant stake in Virgin Australia, which would further solidify the links between the partner airlines.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

All the essential information related to the airline in recent years.

While the grounded airline has been put under the control of liquidators, an attempt will be made to restructure and relaunch the South Pacific carrier.

Australia’s competition watchdog has given interim approval for a limited codeshare between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand.

While Virgin does not specify which aircraft types it is considering, they are believed to be Airbus A220-100s or Embraer E190-E2s, according to a VARA memo.

Jayne Hrdlicka has decided to step down, clearing the way for a new leader to guide the carrier through the next stage of its business transformation.

Brisbane will become the second city in Australia to be served by American Airlines.

Virgin Australia has entered a new partnership with turboprop operator Link Airways that will allow Virgin to expand its domestic regional network.

Virgin Australia plans to insource its baggage handling for international operations, as the airline looks to boost its overseas route network.

Virgin Australia has achieved a tentative contract deal with its cabin crew workers, averting the prospect of strike action over the busy holiday period.

Third-party training inconsistent with Boeing’s recommendations and Virgin Australia’s adopted procedures contributed to several hard landings, the ATSB said.

Virgin Australia has announced it will add another six aircraft to its Boeing 737-8 scheduled deliveries next year.

Virgin Australia has recorded its first annual net profit in 11 years.

Australia is a key part of international recovery strategies for many overseas carriers.

United Airlines is replacing engines on two Boeing 737NGs after finding parts from AOG Technics, a supplier alleged to have falsified certification documents.

Virgin Australia Airlines has discovered two uncertified engine parts on separate Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its fleet.

Aircraft arriving this year will help accelerate a transition phase for the country’s carriers.

The transformation of Australia’s narrowbody fleet is taking major steps forward in 2023.

The council's major theme will be the development of a local SAF industry, including issues such as production, refining, transport, and logistics.

Virgin Australia is due to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by the end of June, which the airline plans to deploy on flights to Tokyo soon thereafter.

Australia’s MRO industry faces a shortage of engineers, and its regulator also has insufficient technical staff.

Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission says slot allocation at Sydney Airport must be reformed in order to increase competition in the domestic market.

CASA has lost a lot of experienced technical staff over the past 10 years, said Darren Dunbier, Virgin Australia’s general manger for engineering operations.

Delivery delays for Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737-8 aircraft means the carrier is unable to use the aircraft to launch flights to Tokyo as planned.