Virgin Australia's first 773ER breathes life....photo incl.

[Shameel Kumar]

Originally Posted by Scott Lindsell

Been to busy in the past few days to notice but it would appear the VA 773ER is already in the paintshop.
There goes my chance of shooting her nude first
Ah well they'll be more chances to get her in full scheme I guess. The countdown is on and some of the PAE regulars should bring it to the internet within minutes for you.
Scott.

I'll try my best to keep calm.... but heck yesssssssss!!!!! Can't wait!!!!!!

[Anthony T]

The first VA 777 may arrive Sun 21 Sep just before another arrival, while everyone is watching.

Anthony T

[Andrew M]

Meanwhile the DJ share price is back to $1.15, after being as low as 47 cents around 6 weeks ago

[Marty H]

Originally Posted by Andrew M

Meanwhile the DJ share price is back to $1.15, after being as low as 47 cents around 6 weeks ago

And very smart cookies who got in whilst it was that low

[Erik H. Bakke]

Hmmm, might even be a 737 for Virgin Blue receiving a promo livery for V Australia.

[Steve S... 2]

Yeah I will take a VA 773 over a QF A380 anyday!

[Shameel Kumar]

Getting all anxious here... waiting and waiting for that first photo in full livery.

[Philip Argy]

Originally Posted by Marty H

And very smart cookies who got in whilst it was that low

Mmm - we'll see, given this news just in:

Virgin Blue profits slashed by 55pc

Virgin Blue will not be making a dividend payment this year. Shares in Virgin Blue have dived after the company revealed its profits have dropped by more than half.


Virgin's net profit after tax for the 2008 financial year is $98 million, about 55 per cent lower than 2007.
The company says the result is in line with its recent forecasts and has happened in an unprecedented operating environment for airlines globally.
The company has announced it will not be making a dividend payment this year.
About 11:00am AEST, Virgin shares had fallen as much as 17 per cent to 95 cents.

[Rhys Xanthis]

Indeed, down 25% today, and its still a good 50minutes until close..

http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/C...on&asxCode=VBA

[Joseph Saragozza.]

Erik H. Bakke Hmmm, might even be a 737 for Virgin Blue receiving a promo livery for V Australia.

this is something i quickly put together.

Boeing 737-800 Virgin Blue 'V Australia'.jpg


joe.