The boards of both airlines — which operate more than 600 daily flights combined — approved the acquisition of Cirrus by MetroAir for an undisclosed figure in closed door meetings Wednesday afternoon. The Cirrus brand will be dissolved but the route network will be absorbed into MetroAir’s system. The merger combines MetroAir’s strengths on the coast lines with Cirrus’ routes originating in Chicago and Jacksonville.

When asked why Cirrus was agreeing to an acquisition Cirrus CEO, Jeremy Ballsmith, said “In an unfortunate situation, I feel that Metro is the best possible guardian of the Cirrus Air legacy. Over the past two years many including myself have worked hard to operate Cirrus in a realistic and professional manner. Through our merge I look forward to the realism Metro will bring to Cirrus pilots, and trust Metro Air’s decisions when it comes time to merge the airline into one.”

Of the combined routes, only one is shared between both airlines: Chicago Midway to Detroit. Kim Gesch, MetroAir’s Chief Operating Officer explained that MetroAir planned to integrate Cirrus’ full schedule and share booking, bidding and ticketing systems within three months. Gesch also announced that the Cirrus hubs at Chicago Midway and Jacksonville would be scaled down in the coming months.

“Cirrus Air has been on the radar of the MetroAir board for some time. We have been watching Cirrus shape itself under Mr. Ballsmith’s leadership and has taken on very similar business objectives, goals and operating structure as MetroAir in recent months.”, said MetroAir CEO Matt Calsada. He continued to say that the opportunity to fold Cirrus Air into MetroAir presented itself and was an excellent opportunity that MetroAir could not pass on. With last weeks announcement of acquiring 16 new A330s and the acquisition of Cirrus Air, MetroAir has launched itself in a prime position as a domestic and international carrier that can no longer be ignored by major US Carriers.

MetroAir Virtual has published a guide to the acquisition and answered a few of the common questions that will come up from staff and pilots of both airlines at http://www.metroairvirtual.com/merger/.

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The improvements Cirrus has made in the past few months include a new website, system, addition of the Q400, over 10 new destinations including mainline services and a new regional service in the northeast, and our new POH. Cirrus has created an all new POH for its members, detailed and more specific to our operations Cirrus has worked to create a more efficient environment.

Dash Q 400 Introduced into service…
Cirrus Air has ordered 10 Dash Q 400 aircraft all assigned to regional routes throughout the northeast from Chicago Midway’s airport. Cirrus Air has added more than 13 new destinations throughout the US to its service check out our new routes at: http://www.cirrusva.com/index.php/pages/destinations

Cirrus Air has also created a new, “Open Door Policy” built to put our pilots in charge of airline development. We are interested in what our pilots want, think and what they wish for in their virtual airline, and we answer all wishes to the best of our abilities. Read more through our website homepage.

Careers
For staff openings please visit us online at www.cirrusva.com and go to our “Careers” Section for openings, details and information on how to apply! For our pilots out there,  there are two opportunities available in pilot openings; these are the Dash and Airbus categories. Based on prior experience pilots will be categorized accordingly, visit our “careers / ranking system” section for more information.

Conclusion…
In conclusion we truly hope that you are impressed with the tremendous amount of progress we have made in an effort to reorganize and improve Cirrus Air as a whole. We invite you to visit our website at our new location at www.cirrusva.com

In an attempt to fill remaining positions, Cirrus is currently accepting applications for both the Chicago Midway Hub Manager, and the Director of Human Resources positions. Both positions require previous experience and will be filled by a person motivated to see Cirrus become a successful organization.

Over the next few weeks, new development from within Cirrus Air will be announced. Developments include everything from New Site and more efficient crew center systems, new destinations, increased number of fleet, new aircraft, new regional service, redesigned and rebuilt ACARS system, staff, and a new approach to the Virtual Airline business model.

“We look forward to coming back into the virtual airline industry, with a new look towards doing business we move forward, not looking back on our past but looking forward into our future. A future I and everyone else at Cirrus Air hopes you will become apart of at some point in time”, commented Jeremy Ballsmith, airline CEO.

Cirrus Air remains at its recent website address of www.flycirrusair.com and all are welcomed to join! For more information contact us today through our site, and one of the team members will get back with you quickly. In regards to applying to one of our open positions you may do so by sending your resume into our CEO directly at borntufly@gmail.com

Along with news of expansion to more airports around the country, Cirrus Air has also announced the addition of several new planes to it’s fleet. To the All-Airbus fleet, officials say they have on order 3 Airbus A320 aircraft and 2 Airbus A319; bringing the total fleet size to 10. Even in a troubled industry this airline seems to be thriving with success. I’m betting it’s safe to say this is only the beginning of a long success story that is Cirrus Air.

“We are extremely happy with our Pilot 1.0 and hope new pilots enjoy the system and site as much as we do. With plans for our new Pilot 2.0 to commence in late May we hope to keep our pilots on the seat of their pants with our innovations”, stated CEO Jeremy Ballsmith at a press conference.

Cirrus operates a fleet of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft between the above destinations providing customers and pilots with the very best aviation and flight simulation can offer.

“We are confident in the services we plan to provide and feel the integration of such efficient technology will make us all the more competetive to our competitors”, stated Dan Genaw airline COO.

As of the 21st of April, the airline will begin accepting applications for First Officer in the Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft.

Says Ballsmith, “Once again we hope you enjoy what we have spent so much time preparing for you the public and most importantly the pilots of this great hobby!”

Visit Cirrus at www.flycirrusair.com

As a result, Dan Genaw appointed Clayton Lochner to the position of Human Resources Manager. “We feel that the hard work, determination and past experience Clayton has will be beneficial to the position. We are more than confident in his abilities and are excited to get to work on opening the airline”, stated Dan Genaw at a Press Release.

“I am more than honored to take on the added responsibility and am grateful in the trust Cirrus Executives have shown in me”, Stated Clayton.

http://www.flycirrusair.com/