Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (IATA: VA, ICAO: VOZ) is an Australian regional carrier based at Perth Airport. Founded in 1963, it operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Embraer aircraft serving regional and domestic routes across Australia with a focus on connectivity from its Perth hub.
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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (IATA code VA, ICAO code VOZ) is Australia's regional airline operator. The airline maintains its primary hub at Perth Airport, positioning it as a key connector for regional routes across Western Australia and beyond.
The airline traces its origins to 1963, establishing a long history of regional aviation services in Australia. Over decades, it has developed a network focused on connecting regional communities to major centres, serving routes that complement Australia's broader domestic aviation system.
The Virgin Australia Regional Airlines fleet comprises modern and efficient turboprop and jet aircraft: Airbus A320 narrowbody jets for higher-capacity routes, Embraer E-190 jets for regional trunk services, and Fokker 100 turboprops for shorter regional sectors. This mix allows the airline to match aircraft capacity and economics to route demand across its network.