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25,000-Kilometer Delivery Flight
Virgin Australia’s first Embraer E190-E2 has arrived at its new base, Perth Airport, after a five-day delivery journey. The aircraft departed from Embraer’s factory in Brazil. Normally, the shortest route from São José dos Campos to Perth is about 13,600 kilometers, passing over Antarctica. However, with the limited range of the regional E190-E2, such a direct flight was not possible.…
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Virgin Australia Faces Higher Maintenance Costs Amid Boeing Delivery Delays
👉🏻Australia-based Virgin Australia announced that maintenance costs have increased due to delays in expected aircraft deliveries from Boeing. As a result, the airline has extended some leases and continued operating older aircraft. 👉🏻The carrier plans to receive 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the next financial year. In addition, four new Embraer E190s will join the fleet to support…
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Virgin Australia Adds First Boeing 737 MAX 8 to Its Fleet ✈️
👉🏻Virgin Australia has added the first of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft it acquired from Dublin-based aircraft leasing company Avolon to its fleet. The new aircraft is part of the airline’s plans to modernize its fleet and increase capacity. 👉🏻The aircraft, registered VH-8VA, arrived at Melbourne Airport following a delivery flight from Seattle. Virgin Australia has maintained a long-standing…
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