Virgin Australia group executive for airlines Rob Sharp has reaffirmed the airline group's commitment to operating from the Western Sydney Airport being build at Badgerys Creek.
Virgin Australia says more than half of those selected for the latest intake of its pilot cadetship program are female for the first time.
Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti says the airline's trans-Tasman operation is performing well following the end of the alliance with Air New Zealand.
Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti is pleased the proposed initiative to recognise veterans has opened up a national conversation.
Virgin Australia says it will consult with the community and its staff over plans to recognise Australian Defence Force veterans travelling on its flights.
Virgin Australia plans to set up a pilot training school at Tamworth that chief executive John Borghetti describes as an "aviation centre of excellence".