Flock-Air buys 380
For weeks the Austrian press and public had been hearing rumors that Flock-Air had in store a big and new surprise. We had reports about tests been made in restricted airspaces at night, so that this remained a secret.
Finally on July 24 of 2009 the CEO of Flock-Air announced that they were the new proud owners of several mangificent Airbus A380′s. In their own Flock-Air colors, now the skies might seem a bit smaller thanks to these giant aircrafts flying around the entire world. According to sources within the company, management worked real hard, for most than a year, to acquire this state-of-the-art airplane.
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BlueSky VA rebranding
It was announced on the 28th of June that BlueSky Virtual Airways will soon be changing over to become a new airline. The airline is currently undergoing a complete rebranding, including a new name, website, fleet and schedules. The airline will start off by operating from two hubs (Malta and Gibraltar), and will be aimed at the Mediterranean tourist market; transporting passengers from many European airports. 3 McDonnel Douglas MD-82s have been acquired from Alitalia, and these will be used to their full potential across both hubs.
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Westwind Opens New Madrid Hub
Westwind Airlines has just opened its 16th hub worldwide and 4th European hub in Madrid, Spain. This is a big stepping stone for the VAs growth in Europe. The hub has been welcomed by all members of the VA, and it is seen as a great example of the rapid expansion the airline has seen recently.
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New Navy Based Military VA Opens
A new Royal Navy based Military VA has opened up and is actively recruiting new members for its Active Squadrons.
Fleet Air Arm Simulation is based on the Operations of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, and offers its members a variety of aircraft and roles to fly in an effort to replicate their real world counterparts.
A full training course is offered to all new members not experienced in military operations or more specifically naval military operations. The training is done by in house QFI’s all with excellent flight simulator experience, and in some cases real world flight experience.
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