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 approved Qatar Airways taking a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia but has installed a couple of safeguards as well.

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.

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

The investment sets the stage for Virgin Australia to resume long-haul flying this summer for the first time since reorganizing during the pandemic. Bain Capital, which acquired Virgin Australia in 2020,

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.

Post takeover by Tatas, Air India is rapidly expanding operations to capture international traffic from India.

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,

Britain's Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) won a government-led tender to manage takeoff and landing slots at Sydney Airport, Australia's transport minister said on Tuesday, replacing a joint venture between Qantas and Virgin Australia.

Qatar Airways may have taken a big stake in Virgin Australia, but that’s unlikely to spark price wars that gave us cheap flights.

Australia's competition watchdog has urged the country's domestic carriers to "find other ways" to boost operating capacity, as supply chain issues and delivery delays coincide with a spike in travel demand.