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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.
Qatar Airways stake in Virgin Australia gets green light
Qatar Airways has formally received approval to take a 25% stake in Virgin Australia. Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board has approved the deal. It comes a week after a draft decision by regulator the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to authorise an airline alliance between the two carriers.
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.
Qatar Airways Secures Stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways’ investment will provide VA with access to the expertise and scale of a global airline, enhancing its ability to compete in domestic and international markets. Existing shareholders—Bain Capital, Virgin Group, and Queensland Investment Corporation—will retain their stakes in the airline.
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.
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.
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
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.
Qatar Airways wins approval for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Move will inject foreign competition into Australia's Qantas-dominated aviation sector. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Qatar gets green light for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
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.
Qantas reacts to Virgin, Qatar merge
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have officially been given the green light by the Australian Government to partner in a move predicted to shake up the local aviation industry.
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Qatar Airways’ industry leading Starlink program equips over 50% of Boeing fleet with Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways has installed Starlink Wi-Fi on its 30th aircraft, equipping over 50 per cent of its Boeing fleet with the ...