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Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight
First fully-crewed test flight to space.
Jul 12 2021 6:43AM
Major banks' online services, airline systems go down
Akamai Prolexic issue believed to be the cause.
Jun 17 2021 3:47PM
Virgin Australia is spooling up analytics engines for air travel takeoff
Sets up COE, backed by three year platforms deal.
May 26 2021 6:55AM
Optus to shut all Virgin Mobile stores by end of June
Reveals migration plan.
May 30 2018 12:32PM
Samsung puts booths in Aussie airports to swap exploding Note 7s
As airlines ban device from planes.
Oct 18 2016 2:41PM
Optus outage downs Virgin Australia's check-in system
Long queues across the country.
Feb 2 2016 11:28AM
Virgin Australia buys analytics firm for frequent flyer business
Data becomes new battleground for airlines.
Jul 2 2015 11:13AM
Airbus to build OneWeb internet satellites
Branson venture intends to place 900 satellites in low orbit.
Jun 16 2015 8:14AM
Virgin, Qualcomm to fund satellite internet network
To offer high-speed access across the globe.
Jan 19 2015 12:20PM
Qantas, Virgin flyers to get uninterrupted mobile device use
Update: New guidelines kick in from Tuesday.
Aug 25 2014 10:20AM
Aussies dodge US mobile device flight bans
No battery checks required for locals bound for US.
Jul 8 2014 6:59AM
Vodafone opens 4G to mobile broadband users
Contract only.
Jan 17 2014 10:45AM
Optus, Virgin outage in Sydney CBD
Canberra site also experienced issues.
Oct 9 2013 10:45AM
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Virgin Mobile tweaks billing system for new TCP code
Uses compliance opportunity to revamp self service.
Aug 9 2013 6:46AM
Virgin revenue rattled by Sabre system
Downgrade issued.
May 16 2013 6:37AM
Virgin turns airline loyalty into contactless credit cards
Expands frequent flyer program in partnership with Visa.
Apr 19 2013 2:49PM
Airservices calibrates upgraded Sydney landing system
As upgrade tests airlines' patience.
Mar 15 2013 10:15AM
Virgin says $36m Sabre investment will pay off
Airline expects boost from corporate and other high-yield bookings.
Feb 26 2013 10:21AM
Virgin Australia brings in veteran CIO
Hires former Sabre executive Lawrie Turner to 'optimise' IT functions.
Feb 18 2013 3:37PM
Virgin's Sabre check-in goes live
Delays for weekend check-ins.
Jan 14 2013 6:54AM
