The trade has welcomed FIRB's decision to approve Qatar Airways' partial purchase of Virgin Australia, announced yesterday.

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A couple flying with Qatar Airways had to sit next to the body of a woman who died during a 15-hour flight from Melbourne, ...

Australian Treasurer Allows Qatar Airways Stake In Virgin Australia is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation Week ...

The Australian understands the Middle East carrier paid $1bn to buy the 25 per cent of Virgin from US private equity firm ...

Qatar Airways has finally received regulatory approval to take a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia paving the way for ...

Australian travellers are set to benefit after a deeper strategic partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways ...

Qatar Airways has addressed the tragedy after a couple say they were 'traumatised' after being 'forced' to sit next to the ...

Will a price war emerge as Qatar takes a 25% stake in Virgin Australia boosting services between Australia and Doha? Alxandra ...

News of strong profits for Qantas has been overshadowed by the airline's new competition. After getting approval from regulators the government has given the green light to a Qatar airways bid to take ...

A deal between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia could strengthen competition and improve flight capacity in a '"major win" ...