Virgin Australia deal with TNT will boost FedEx footprint in Oz

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Virgin Australia has won a contract to provide TNT Express with air freight in Australia. It’s a blow to Qantas which previously held the contract. As Singapore Airlines increased its stake in Virgin Australia, sparking speculation that it might buy Air New Zealand’s 25.9% share, the carrier said it would wet-lease two BAE146s and one 737-300F to boost its domestic freight arm.

Virgin launched its in-house cargo division last year, services previously operated by Toll. Virgin Atlantic Cargo continues to market the ...