Virgin Australia Vape Fire Near Melbourne Was Serious – But It Was Not An Aborted Landing
A cabin fire involving a passenger’s vape device forced Virgin Australia flight VA328 to declare urgency while descending into Melbourne...
Virgin Australia
IATA: VA
ICAO: VOZ
Callsign: VIRGIN
Active
Low-Cost Carrier
Airline Information
| Country | Australia (AU) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | VA |
| ICAO Code | VOZ |
| Callsign | VIRGIN |
| Hub Airport | BNE — Brisbane International |
| Fleet Size | 96 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 6.3 years |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | Yes |
Fleet Composition (99 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 71 | JET | 8.3 yrs |
| ▶ Embraer EMB-190/EMB | 17 | JET | 17.0 yrs |
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 6 | JET | 4.3 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 5 | JET | 7.6 yrs |
Airline Network Card
Virgin Australia (VOZ)
Routes
119
Destinations
37
Origins
16
Airports Served
37
Countries
7
Top Airports Served
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