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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.
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
Australia clears Qatar-Virgin deal to spur competition in aviation market
Australia's competition watchdog last week backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, which could result in 28 new weekly return services between Doha and Australia's major cities.
Cheaper airfares on cards as Virgin-Qatar deal gets the nod
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 '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.
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 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.
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 Airways deal to buy stake in Virgin Australia given green light
Australians will benefit from stronger competition in the aviation sector, the Treasurer has said, as he approved Qatar Airways acquiring a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia. The approval will mean 28 new weekly return services between Doha and Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Australia Treasurer Approves Qatar Airways' 25% Stake Buy in Virgin Australia
(Reuters) - Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers approved Qatar Airways' proposal to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, the Australian Financial Review reported early on Thursday.
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