FlyChenoa Cancels AN-148
Carl Kendrick, CEO of FlyChenoa Virtual Airline, today announced that the much anticipated FlyChenoa UK Regional Service "City Jumper" has been put on hold and will not be involved in the launch of the airline.
FlyChenoa have found problems with the AN-148, although the aircraft has some excellent STOL capabilities, the aircraft seem dangerously slow when turning, which leads to loss of altitude. FlyChenoa are not willing to accept the dangers that come with a fault of this nature.
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Caribbean Cargo Carriers Takes Off
Caribbean Cargo Carriers started operations in the Caribbean from its home base of Antigua on July 17th 2006. The airline is an exclusive cargo carrier to the Caribbean, offering a large selection of flights throughout the Caribbean.
Independence Virtual Air Now Fully Operational
Independence Virtual Air is Proud to announce its second month in operation. The site is finally fully operational, and their pilots are enjoying flying one of 60 available flights in three different available aircraft, according to spokesperson David Lockner.
Westernair Orders New Aircraft
Southampton, UK based Westernair has announced a deal has been signed with the aircraft manufacturer Embraer for the delivery of two ERJ-170 aircraft. The aircraft should be ready for delivery by the end of August. Continue reading
New Saturday Scramble Partner
The virtual skies above Northern America will be crowded coming Saturday, as United Virtual Airlines and Virtual Air Canada announced today that Virtual-USAairways is now fully integrated into operations of the ongoing Saturday afternoon VATSIM group event, The Saturday Scramble.
Combined, the three virtual airlines count more than 1,700 pilots. This brings a very large base of potential participants to an online event.
FlyChenoa Announced
Carl Kendrick former CEO of the Virtual Airport Group has annouced to the VA/Flight Sim world that "I am back and bigger then before."
Speaking at BigBubbs HQ, the company which Kendrick owns and uses for his enterprises, he announced that he has succesfully completed the pre-opening of FlyChenoa Virtual Airline.
Air Fresno to begin virtual payroll system
Beginning September 1, 2006 Air Fresno Virtual Airlines will begin paying its pilots and other staff members virtual funds for their contributions to the operations of the airline. As with any other wage and benefit program this process can be complicated, however the administration has made every effort to not only simplify the process but to automate calculating the amount paid to each associate. Continue reading
