http://vaflash.com latest news from the virtual airline world Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:41:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It has been two weeks since the launch of Qatar Airways Virtual, the first and only VA to have the official sanction of the real-world carrier that it replicates. Spearheaded by a real-world Qatar Airways pilot, Qatar Airways Virtual uses Mike Smith's Virtual Airline Financial System (VAFS) to track flights and ... http://vaflash.com/news/qatar-airways-virtual-poised-to-be-industry-leader The Bourne Aviation group is now complete with the approval of the final ten of its now 35 virtual airline-stong coalition. Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, TAM Brasil, Hawaiian Airlines, TAP Portugal, Austrian Airlines, TACA Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Korean Air are now a part of Bourne Aviation; for a complete list of current alliance members can be found at: ... http://vaflash.com/news/bourne-aviation-now-complete-after-recent-additions EastJet Virtual, the low cost carrier based out of Cincinnati/North Kentucky Int'l, has announced it has received a cash infusion after investors confidence grew with the news of a $17 Million profit for the first quarter of EastJet Virtual's operations and the declining price of oil. Shawn Fitts, CEO, stated ... http://vaflash.com/news/eastjet-virtual-receives-boost-from-confident-investors On Februrary 1, 2009, a new online pilot reporting system is scheduled to enter the FSX virtual airline market. Pirep Systems (www.pirepsystems.tk) is currently showcasing a demo version of their latest pirep software on their website and is looking to garner interest as they work toward a February 2009 launch. ... http://vaflash.com/news/vafs-competitor-scheduled-for-entry-februrary-2009 Premier Airways recently announced they will be moving their hub from Mineta San Jose International Airport, California to McCarran International in Las Vegas Nevada. Premier Airways President and CEO stated "in our current economic challenges, we must utilize the attraction of an airport such as McCarran". Paul Herman ... http://vaflash.com/news/viva-las-vegas-premier-airways-moves-to-mccarran Previously scheduled for creation early in 2009, The Hawaii Express (www.thehawaiiexpress.com) entry into the contemporary virtual airline market has been fast-tracked with the acquisition of an Airbus Industrie A380 aircraft. This move into the modern marketplace comes after weeks of deliberation over aircraft types, routes, and back-stories. The A380 represents ... http://vaflash.com/news/the-hawaii-express-contemporary-arrives-ahead-of-schedule It is clear that the English-speaking community makes up the largest percentage of FSX multiplayer users and entering English-speaking sessions can be very intimidating for non-native speakers (and native speakers too). In an effort to help combat this situation, Wings Over Holland, a Dutch organization most recently affiliated with Birmingham ... http://vaflash.com/news/flying-dutchmen-wings-over-holland-launch-fsx-based-flight-school Flock-Air (Flock-Air.com) has published their own FSX Training Mission available to their members for free download. This stems from large numbers of requests for Training and Certification from its pilot base. Flock-Air Management has developed special training lessons for their members, creating FSX missions for single player. Pilots can train on their own ... http://vaflash.com/news/flock-air-first-va-with-fsx-mission Synergy ATC Academy recently began the necessary steps to launch its virtual airline, SynerJet Virtual. Preliminary plans call for a Phoenix, Arizona (KPHX) and Dubai, U.A.E. (OMDB) base with a diverse fleet of aircraft in both passenger and cargo configurations. SynerJet is set to open to members of the Synergy ... http://vaflash.com/news/synerjet-va-takes-synergy-atc-academy-to-the-skies Boston-based Premier Airways announced the introduction of Premier North this week, bringing inner Canadian service to the US based airline.  Currently operating from Hamilton, Ontario, Premier North serves Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax and Boston.  Premier North operates a small fleet of a Boeing 737-400 and a 737-700NG.  Further expansion is expected ... http://vaflash.com/news/premier-airways-begins-canadian-service