Sydney Airport faces safety scrutiny after third ground near-miss in three weeks
Australia's aviation authorities are investigating a third serious ground safety incident at Sydney Airport in less than three weeks, after a Virgin Australia Boeing...
Virgin Australia Group welcomes first E190-E2 in Perth, marking new era for regional aviation
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, which arrived in Perth on September 8, 2025, after a 25,000...
Virgin Australia receives first Embraer E190-E2, delivered by Azorra
Lessor Azorra has delivered Australia’s first Embraer E190-E2 to Virgin Australia, marking the start of a new partnership and the type’s debut with a...
Virgin Australia passengers forced to use bottles after all toilets fail on Bali–Brisbane flight
A Virgin Australia flight from Denpasar to Brisbane turned chaotic after all three onboard toilets failed, forcing passengers to relieve themselves in bottles and...
Fire breaks out mid-air on Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart
A lithium battery fire broke out mid-flight on Virgin Australia Flight VA1528 from Sydney to Hobart (Boeing 737-800 reg. VH-YID) Monday morning, filling the...
Virgin Australia crew members allegedly assaulted and robbed in Fiji
Fijian authorities are investigating two separate incidents involving Virgin Australia crew members in Nadi on New Year’s Day. One crew member was allegedly raped,...
Virgin Australia partners with Qatar Airways for new long-haul flights to Doha
Virgin Australia has announced the launch of direct flights to Doha from Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, starting June 2025, with Melbourne to follow later...
Qatar Airways to acquire 25% stake in Virgin Australia, strengthening partnership
Qatar Airways is set to acquire a 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital, as announced in a joint press release from...
Virgin Australia invests in fleet renewal with eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for regional operations
Virgin Australia has placed a firm order for eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, set to bolster its Western Australia-based regional and charter operations under Virgin...
Virgin Australia flight disrupted by naked man’s mid-flight chaos
A Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Melbourne was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff when a naked man caused chaos on board.The...
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia unveil new strategic partnership
New agreement includes an expansive codeshare agreement and unparalleled loyalty partnership benefits offering Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways passengers unique rewards and seamless...
United Airlines and Virgin Australia Group announce new partnership involving codeshares and loyalty programmes
Beginning early 2022, United customers can access convenient one-stop connections to Australia's top destinations while enjoying the benefits of MileagePlus membership and moreUnited Airlines...
Virgin Australia relaunches flights between Perth and Hobart in October
Perth Airport has welcomed Virgin Australia’s announcement that the airline will commence a new seasonal service between Perth and Hobart from late October.The news...
Virgin Australia removes long-haul planes (B777, A330) to focus on all-Boeing 737 fleet for domestic routes
Virgin Australia Group announces plan to focus on core strengths, re-establishing itself as an iconic Australian airlineKey points:Plan for a stronger, more profitable...
Bain Capital moves forward to become new owner of Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia is today a step closer to re-launch with the announcement that Bain Capital has entered into an agreement with its Administrators to...
Virgin Australia enters into a voluntary administration
Virgin Australia, the second largest Australian airline, has entered into a voluntary administration. The airline hopes to recapitalise the business to ensure it emerges...
Virgin Australia close to collapse
Virgin Australia, the second-largest carrier of Australia, is set to collapse within 24 hours.Australian media reports that the airline has entered into voluntary administration...
Uncertainty grows at Virgin Australia for its future
Virgin Australia, the 2nd largest airline of Australia could collapse, with a voluntary administration of the company if the state support, of AU$1.4 billion...
ANA and Virgin Australia sign commercial partnership agreement
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Virgin Australia announced today that the two carriers signed a partnership agreement to enhance connectivity between Japan and Australia....
Virgin Australia will operate a daily Brisbane Tokyo service from March 2020
Virgin Australia will add Japan to its international cargo network in March with the launch of daily services between Brisbane and Tokyo Haneda.Commencing...