{"id":38129,"date":"2023-07-08T15:33:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T10:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=38129"},"modified":"2023-08-01T15:10:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T09:40:43","slug":"virgin-australia-reveals-new-cabin-and-110-million-usd-for-the-fleet-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/08\/virgin-australia-reveals-new-cabin-and-110-million-usd-for-the-fleet-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Australia Reveals New Cabin and 110 Million USD For the Fleet Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BRISBANE- <\/strong>More than 3,000 Virgin Australia (VA) <\/a>team members and their families will celebrate the arrival of the airline’s first fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8<\/a> aircraft today with a new Cabin upgrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft touched on Australian soil last week, marking a significant milestone in Virgin Australia’s fleet renewal program. Further, its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebrations, hosted by CEO Jayne Hrdlicka and Boeing’s President of Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, Maria Fernandez, will take place at the airline’s Brisbane Hangar. Further, with team members from across the business in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Virgin Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Virgin Australia Reveals New Cabin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the arrival of the Boeing 737-8, Virgin Australia has revealed its highly anticipated new Business Class and Economy cabin interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline also confirmed plans to refresh the interior cabins of its remaining Boeing fleet. Subsequently, investing approximately $110 million to enhance the flying experience for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Boeing 737-8 cabin interior boasts several highlights, including in-seat power for all Business Class and Economy seats. Additionally, larger overhead lockers provide up to 50% more carry-on baggage capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, wider Business Class seats come equipped with leg rests, extendable footrests, storage compartments, tablet\/device holders, and water bottle holders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Virgin Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Economy seats feature a new design with a ribbed backing for improved comfort and ergonomics. Further, each seat includes a personal tablet\/device holder for easy access to Virgin Australia’s in-flight entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interior refresh and product upgrade will extend to Virgin Australia’s remaining Boeing fleet in the coming years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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