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.

The deal will open new routes for travellers and is expected to provide a long-term pathway for Virgin Australia to operate its own long-haul flights.

Australian travellers could face cheaper airfares after Qatar Airways' 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia was approved by the federal government.

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