bluWave Airlines to Outsource Maintenance; Layoff Mechanics
Denver, CO — Later this afternoon, executives from bluWave Airlines and ST Aerospace are expected to give a press release on the outsourcing of the low-cost carrier’s maintenance, repairs, and overhauls (MRO) with the Singapore-based firm [ST Aerospace] in San Antonio, TX. The airline hasn’t kept quiet the fact that its service agreements with Boeing are set to expire near the end of 2013, and it doesn’t come as a surprise that a company like ST Aerospace would jump on this opportunity.
Although it is unclear which specific product the airline is interested in, sources say that the airline will be laying off a “decent chunk” of mechanics by the end of the year, eluding to a classic labor-management “fire-pit” scenario in Henderson, NV–the airline’s headquarters.
“We never know what [the executives] are up to,” Hank Finley, chief mechanic at the airline’s maintenance facility in Las Vegas told reporters. “But they earned our loyalty when they managed to bring us out of bankruptcy without laying off any of my guys here at McCarran [in 2011].”
bluWave filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada in January 2011 and managed to get back into the market within a year. However, despite a short turnaround, promising earnings, and steadily increasing performance, the company has failed to show any signs of significant expansion post the addition of San Antonio and Austin to the firm’s route structure in July. A source close to the airline’s management team in Henderson told us Continue reading
Canadian Xpress October Fly-In: Saint Maarten
Canadian Xpress® would like to invite all pilots to join us for our October fly-in on Saturday, October 13th at 21h00edt (01h00z) where we will fly to Saint Maarten which is well renowned for its plane spotting.
Departing from Miami (KMIA), we will fly Princess Juliana International (TNCM), for a visual approach to famous runway 10 over Maho beach!
This is an open invitation to all pilots no matter what your flying experience to attend this Canadian Xpress® sponsored event that will be flown on the Continue reading
Eastern Airlines Virtual President Retires
Mark Garrity has retired from the position of President of Eastern Airlines Virtual. Since he started with the airline in 2007, he has held many positions within the airline. On October 10th, 2009 he became president. Mark has been a key member of this airline to achieve many goals and objectives. Now, due to real life issues, he has decided to retire. He will remain with the airline and will still maintain a voice within our senior management team as time permits. Thank you Mark for your hard work and dedication to keep Eastern Airlines Virtual running strong.
Jose Cordero has been promoted to President of Eastern Airlines Virtual. Jose has been our Senior Vice President since July 2011 and has been with Eastern since September of 2008. He has been an excellent addition to the Senior Management team. Jose routinely has great ideas to keep pilots flying. When I asked Jose what he hopes to achieve as president, he answered:
My main goal is to build a team of members that are going to continue working hard for this VA. I want Eastern Airlines Virtual to continue it’s great run as an online VA. The only way that this achievement is possible is by having the most committed team available. It’s obviously a difficult challenge because at any time, real world demands may pull members away but it’s a challenge I have to see through. More importantly, I hope to achieve new innovations that this VA, and possibly other VA’s, have yet to see. I want Eastern to be different not for the VA’s sake but for the Pilots. I went them to feel that this place is different, family-orientated, and committed to their enjoyment.
We wish Jose the best of luck in his new position. Congratulations!!
Eastern Airlines Virtual invites anyone with a passion of flying to visit us at www.easternairlinesvirtual.com
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Fly Africa Virtual Airlines Under New Management
Fly Africa Virtual is the most successful Virtual Airline in Africa, over the past few years we have developed a strong sense of community and enjoy group flights 3 times a week.
We are proud to Announce the the Virtual Airline is now under new management, with the new management comes new and exciting adventures for the Airline.
Come join us on our TeamSpeak server and see what we are all about!
Email: ceo@flyafricavitual.com for more information, or go to the website www.flyafricavirtual.com.
You are also more than welcome to join us on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/groups/VirtualAviatorsGroup/
Buffalo Airways Virtual September Tour
September sees the virtual Ice pilots heading for warmer weather as their monthly Tour takes them round some of the Balkan states.
Starting in Istanbul (LTBA) the tour moves north into Romania followed by Croatia. After three stops in Croatia the tour continues visiting Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria before seven stops in Greece as we explore the beautiful coastal scenery. Once Greece has been circumnavigate Greece it’s a short hop back to Istanbul for commercial flights back to Canada and the snow.
In total we will have 18 legs to cover a total distance of 2433nm using the Beechcraft Baron 55 or C-90A, with speeds around 190Mph the tour should take somewhere in the vicinity of 12 Hours flying to complete.
If this sounds like your kind of thing come and check us out. http://buffaloairwaysvirtual.com/index.php/tour/details/78
PIAS Virtual Monthly Report for August 2012
We are Proud to announce the completion of 500+ Virtual Flying Hours & 250+ Virtual Flights Flown. All of our members are to be awarded with double hours on each virtual flight they fly till 20th September 2012.
August 2012 has been seen to be a month filled up of new recruitements and PIREPs for Pakistan International Airlines Simulation Virtual. This month our VA Central position is 120. This month our members recorded a total of 22 PIREPs. This month PIAS Virtual has received a total of 20 new pilots which is a great improvement last month we had received a total of only 11 pilots. Congratulations to all pilots and staff for achieving this.
Pakistan International Airlines Simulation Virtual Group need’s staff members on an urgent basis. All interested can email us at: admin@piasvirtual.org There are vacanies available please email for further information.
Coming to the pilot of the month award, for August 2012 the pilot of the month award goes to Jose C. Kokol (PIA11124) who recorded the most hours (23 hours) and miles flown (3607 Miles). This month as well as a total of 8 virtual flights. He has shown keen interest in the flying operations of PIAS Virtual and has hopefully enjoyed his virtual career with us. He has been Continue reading
woh|group is Offering Four Embraer 170 for Sale or Longterm Lease
The woh|group is offering four Embraer 170 for sale or long-term lease. The four aircraft has been built in 2004 and has been operated since then by different member airlines of the woh|group. Currently the aircraft are flying for our subsidiary Arabian Sun where they soon will be replaced by bigger aircraft . As we are also simulating the economic background of our virtual airline we would like to offer these aircraft to other virtual airlines either for sale or a long-term lease (minimum 3 years). The aircraft are equipped with 6 business class and 64 economy class seats and are based in Abu Dhabi (OMAA). If you are interested and/or looking for a new short haul fleet, please contact us by email (ac-sale@fly-woh.com).
