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Virgin Australia unveils all‑red retro livery on 150th Boeing 737 as 12 737‑8s arrive in 2026

Virgin Australia unveiled its first‑ever retro livery — an all‑red scheme inspired by its Virgin Blue origins — on a brand‑new Boeing 737‑8, marking the carrier’s 150th Boeing 737 delivery. The special jet accompanies a planned 2026 intake of 12 737‑8s as the airline grows its MAX fleet.

Discovered 2026-03-30T00:39:52.746075-07:00 | 2026-03-30T00:39:52.746075-07:00

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  • Marks a tangible fleet milestone: the retrojet celebrates Virgin Australia's 150th Boeing 737 and coincides with a 2026 intake of 12 737‑8s, signaling near‑term capacity growth.
  • Underscores fleet and financing shifts that matter commercially — the rollout follows the carrier's earlier decision to buy nine 737‑8s (see its earlier purchase plan) (source:e043bbe6-7424-46e6-ac70-461859d8664a) and sits alongside other recent 737‑8 handovers and leasing activity (source:4fe78290-294c-4a6e-b3d6-42de7ef4e9ce).

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2026-03-30T00:39:52.746075-07:00
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