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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Australian Treasurer Allows Qatar Airways Stake In Virgin Australia
The Australian government has approved Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia, which is an important part of the multifaceted partnership proposed by the two carriers. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers ruled that Qatar Airways can proceed with its plan to purchase a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia.
Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners
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 a detailed assessment by the Foreign Investment Review Board,
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Qatar Airways Responds After Couple Had to Sit Next to Dead Body for 4 Hours During Flight
Qatar Airways released a statement defending its crew after an Australian couple said they were forced to sit next to a corpse for four hours on a recent flight.
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Gov't approves Qatar Airways stake in Virgin Australia
Aside from the fresh funding, Virgin Australia will start wet leasing B777-300ER s from Qatar Airways and begin running daily ...