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Virgin Australia revealed it is going to be making some big changes to its business class and economy cabins across its Boeing 737s fleet in a $110 million move.
The airline made the announcement after welcoming its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft at its Brisbane Hangar on Saturday.

Fresh from the Boeing factory in Seattle, the new aircraft is one of 33 fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 and 737-10 aircraft Virgin Australia has on order, with more fuel-efficient aircraft set to be delivered in the coming months.

It is part of its fleet renewal program as the airline continues to work towards its net zero emissions target by 2050.

This means, like the new 737-8 aircraft, there will be 31 rows, 8 business class seats, 174 economy seats.

And for its 737-700 aircraft there will be 23 rows, 8 business class seats and 126 economy seats.

This also includes the introduction of a business class cabin on seven existing Boeing 737-700 aircraft which are currently fitted with economy seating only.

The work is set to be complete in the next two years, subject to operational requirements.

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