DALLAS — Qatar Airways Group (QR) has received approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for its 25% stake in Virgin Australia. This follows the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft ruling on February 18,

A Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths, Australia's air traffic control agency head told a parliamentary committee.

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.

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

Qatar Airways has clinched regulatory approval for a 25% investment in Virgin Australia, paving the way for the Australian carrier to eventually restart long-haul operations.

Virgin Australia and Emirates aircraft heard the Chinese flotilla's radio notification about a live-firing test off the Australian coast last Friday.

The first notice of the Chinese drills in the Tasman Sea came in a radio transmission on an emergency frequency monitored by a Virgin Australia passenger jet on Friday, according to Australian officials. The Virgin pilot relayed the information to ...

The new appointment will replace Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced she was stepping down a year ago, and ticks another box for Virgin to list on the Australian sharemarket.

Virgin Australia has revealed its new chief executive a year after Jayne Hrdlick announced she was leaving. The announcement that Dave Emerson will take over came as Ms Hrdlicka revealed the airline recorded half year underlying earnings of $439m off $3bn in revenue.

As reported yesterday by Simple Flying, Australian flag carrier and one world founding member Qantas and its budget subsidiary Jetstar Airways are operating more than 50 flights on over 20 routes with all-female crews this week to mark International Women's Day.

Virgin Australia has promoted chief commercial officer Dave Emerson to the role of chief executive officer, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka.