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Australia approves Qatar Airways' 25% stake buy in Virgin Australia
The Australian government on Thursday approved Qatar Airways' move to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital saying the deal would deliver more international flights and support jobs.
A 'major win' for travellers: What to expect from the Qatar-Virgin Australia deal
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.
Australia Allows Qatar Airways to Take Virgin Australia Stake
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.
Australia clears Qatar-Virgin deal to spur competition in aviation market
Australia on Thursday approved Qatar Airways buying a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, posing a challenge for national flag carrier Qantas that has long dominated Australian air routes.
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways partnership takes off
Australian travellers are set to benefit after a deeper strategic partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Group
Given the green light: Qatar Airways cleared for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has finally received regulatory approval to take a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia paving the way for international collaboration.
Qatar’s minority 25% stake in Virgin Australia approved by Federal Govt
Qatar's minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia has been approved by the Federal Government with VA long-haul flights to Doha starting on 1 June.
Treasurer approves Qatar's 25% buy of Virgin Australia & Qantas posts bumper profit
Will a price war emerge as Qatar takes a 25% stake in Virgin Australia boosting services between Australia and Doha? Alxandra Jones speaks with Aviation Expert Ellis Taylor from Cirium, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action with Henry Jennings from
Government approval granted for Qatar Airways to buy 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways’ bid to acquire a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia has been approved by the Albanese government, which will enable more Aussies to travel around the world for less.
Qatar Airways' investment in Virgin Australia wins approval
Qatar Airways will take a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, following approval of the investment by Australia's Department of the Treasury. The investment sets the stage for Virgin Australia to resume long-haul flying this summer for the first time since reorganizing during the pandemic.
'Major win' for flyers as Qatar-Virgin deal approved
Passengers and the aviation industry are expected to benefit from improved competition after a deal between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia was approved.
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Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up citing improved air services
Approval allows flights between Doha and four Australian cities Qatar Airways still awaiting government approval to buy 25% ...
Albanese’s flawed blocking of Qatar in 2023 paves the way for bigger Virgin takeover
The Australian understands the Middle East carrier paid $1bn to buy the 25 per cent of Virgin from US private equity firm ...
‘I was really shocked’: Body placed next to passenger on Qatar Airways flight
An airline traveler has spoken of his shock after cabin staff sat him next to the body of a fellow passenger who had died during the flight.