American Virtual Airlines completes 100,000th flight
In the last days of August American Virtual Airlines (AvA) has reached yet another remarkable milestone in the history of the VA. Yesterday, the 100,000th flight has been completed. Continue reading
Worldflex Express to commence operations Q4 2008
Charlotte, North Carolina based Worldflex Express have confirmed it will open by the end of 2008. The regional airline, with destinations to US cities such as Nashville, Atlanta and Miami will use a fleet of Bombardier Regional Jets 900′s and Embraer 145′s. Continue reading
EastJet Virtual hires new CVG Base Lead
EastJet Virtual has hired pilot Tim Kisil to lead its CVG crew base. “Tim has stepped up and shown great enthusiasm and dedication to EastJet Virtual since our launch. He will make a great fit to our management team and will be a great leader for our CVG and overall ops.” Continue reading
Virtual Aerolineas Argentinas now operational
As announced earlier by Bourne Aviation management, Virtual Aerolineas Argentinas is now operational. This VA will be managed by Remy Attig who has done the first flight of VAR from SBGR to SAEZ flying AR1249. Continue reading
Colonial Pacific Air Lines goes independent, looking for buyer
Colonial Pacific Air Lines announced today it will be divesting itself of its Aircraft Holdings Division in order to better focus efforts on its expanding passenger and cargo network, which serves western and northern Canada. One of Colonial’s three divisions, CPAH has been involved for over two years with the purchase, re-sale and leasing of aircraft of many virtual airlines.
Most recently Colonial has begun to focus more on the purchase, preservation and re-sale of vintage aircraft, providing specialized services to virtual airlines looking to expand their marketing clout by catering to the ever-growing awareness of the potential customer to the historical importance of aviation.
While Colonial will be retaining the special aircraft portion, they are looking for a buyer for the remainder of the division. Continue reading
Trafalgar Air Charter has open management position
Trafalgar Air Charter is a new VA looking for a person to take the position of partner to help run and progress this brand new VA.
“Trafalgar Air is not a clean shaven and crisp white shirts type of VA. In fact, we do not own any aircraft! Instead we ask pilots to use their own aircraft to complete the flights of our customers, ” a company spokesman said. Continue reading
The Hawaii Express purchases DC-3′s for sightseeing
Radial engine sounds once again filled the air above Honolulu this week as a flight of Douglas DC-3′s passed over Hickam Airfield on their way to John Rogers Airport.
The Hawaii Express has purchased three World War Two vintage Douglas transports to provide sightseeing tours over Oahu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Some of the aircraft will also provide point-to-point transportation on excursion tours. Continue reading
