ALBUQUERQUE, NM – SparkJet today unveiled its new Canadian operation, marking a milestone in the quest of Albuquerque’s hometown airline to serve all of the Americas. Special introductory routes are available beginning today at spark-jet.com and through travel agents. Along with details of the initial destinations it will fly to beginning in December 2013, the name of Canada’s newest airline – SparkKanata – was announced after management released preliminary details to the core pilot group and media earlier this week.

“With the introduction today of Kanata, SparkJet enters Canadas’s growing market on a truly competitive basis,” said Zeke Elias, SparkJet’s Chief Executive Officer, at a news conference in Albuquerque to unveil the new airline. “SparkKanata will leverage the strengths of our extensive, high quality network and operational expertise along with interline agreements with regional airlines all over Canada in order to offer Canadians great value for their travel.” He continued, “The name Kanata comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word kanata, meaning “village” or “settlement”.  We want to be the airline Canadian’s can depend on to keep them safe and efficient.”

Elias concluded, “With travel time at a premium, SparkKanata will combine affordable fares, great service and choice destinations with those benefits offered by SparkJet that are valued most by travellers. We look forward to giving them a warm welcome onboard SparkKanata, Canada’s newest affordable, modern airline.”

With this we now expand our route network over to the United States of America with new opportunities for all alliance members.

With the fourth member joining we are now preparing for our first event in the European Airspace

Welcome to Aeolus Alliance Sparkjet Virtual from the whole staff.

http://www.sparkjet.com

In other news, SparkJet announced that it has officially opened the new crew bases in CYYC and SCEL. “These new bases and operations enable SparkJet to introduce the world with a superior product for a lower cost, bringing joy back to flying” was what SparkJet CEO Zeke Elias said during the press conference. Currently the bases operate with four and two B737-600 aircraft respectively, with plans for further expansion and upgrading if there is enough demand.

SparkJet’s management team has also been traveling back and forth to Sydney, Australia during the past two months and have placed requests with the Australian government for authorization to begin service from YSSY to points around the country. When asked, Zeke Elias stated “We are all ready to begin service, all we need is approval and ferrying of the aircraft which should occur later this week.” In order to support the operation Boeing has leased SparkJet two B747-400′s for service to OMDB, YSSY and RJAA.

SparkJet is still actively working in expanding its operations at SCEL, CYYZ and YSSY. SparkJet  is still taking applications for First Officers out of their KABQ or KFLL Hubs or their focus cities in KSFO, KJFK, CYYC and SCEL, interested? Join us today at http://spark-jet.com/index.php/content/careers!

The introduction of the Q400 also comes in time for SparkJets third month celebration, a milestone when it comes to Virtual Airlines which further goes to prove that SparkJet is here for the long-run. In the meantime SparkJet is still developing a training center for the crew members to become more knowledgeable about aviation and is working on several more “updates” behind the scenes to bring the crew members and passengers the most amazing in-flight experience ever

SparkJet is still actively working in expanding its operations to SCEL, CYYZ and KMCI and is expecting to get the new schedules on-line within the following weeks. And is still taking applications for First Officers out of their KABQ or KFLL Hubs or their focus cities in KSFO and KJFK, interested? Join us today at http://spark-jet.com/index.php/content/careers!

About SparkJet:
SparkJet Virtual Airline (ICAO: SPK, IATA: SK, Call-Sign: Spark) operates as an FAA part 121 scheduled air carrier serving leisure and business destinations out of our Fort Lauderdale International Airport (ICAO: KFLL) and Albuquerque International Airport (ICAO: KABQ) hubs along with our focus cities in San Francisco International Airport (ICAO: KSFO), New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (ICAO: KJFK), Calgary International Airport in Canada (ICAO: CYYC) and Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Chile (ICAO: SCEL). SparkJet currently operates a fleet of 53 aircraft consisting of Dash 8-Q400, Embraer 135, Embraer 170, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200ER and Boeing 767-300ER. SparkJet conducts its flying solely on the VATSIM network and uses a state of the art automated PIREP system, real-world finance reporting, flight operation center and dispatch services. SparkJet Virtual Airline trades in the vNYSE as SPKV and reports all financial activity on its website. SparkJet is managed by individuals with real world experience in the aviation industry and community.

In order to celebrate our upcoming VATSIM partnership and increase participation SparkJet management would like to encourage you to come join us today and fly some SparkJet metal around the world from our bases in KFLL and KABQ. For even further encouragement we have decided that any pilot that joins and files a PIREP on the VATSIM network before the end of the month will be upgraded to the next rank and will receive a special participation award.

SparkJet is still actively working in expanding its operations to SCEL, CYYZ and KMCI and is expecting to get the new schedules on-line within the following weeks. SparkJet management has also started working on a customized training center where crew members will be able to further expand their knowledge and is planning a website revamp to bring a breath of fresh air after certification.

So what are you waiting for, go out there and FLY for your UPGRADE!

Visit SparkJet Virtual online @: http://www.spark-jet.com

In the meantime, SparkJet is still accepting applications for First Officers, if you’re interested please apply at http://spark-jet.com/index.php/content/careers#close

Happy Flying! Congratulations SparkJet!

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The new frequencies being added are as follows:

From KABQ:
Portland International Airport (ICAO: KPDX)                                                   Once Daily
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (ICAO: KBOS) Twice Daily
Lambert-St Louis International Airport (ICAO: KSTL)                                   Once Daily
Toronto Pearson International Airport (ICAO: CYYZ)                                  Once Daily

FROM KFLL:
Lambert-St Louis International Airport (ICAO: KSTL)                                  Once Daily
San Francisco International Airport (ICAO: KSFO)                                      Once Daily
Portland International Airport (ICAO: KPDX)                                                  Once Daily
Providenciales International Airport (ICAO: MVPB)                                    Once Daily
L F Wade International Airport (ICAO: TXKF)                                                Once Daily

So if you’re interested in becoming a part of the most realistic airline in the industry, go to http://www.spark-jet.com, click on careers and Join Us today!

SparkJet Virtual will accept applications for both Crew Members and Staff Positions starting February 1st and encourages everyone who is interested to take a look at their Careers page. SparkJet Virtual aims to become a leading Virtual Airline through their sophisticated ACARS system, realistic Dispatch Operations Center, simulated financials and the experience of the management team which consists of real-life pilots with inside knowledge of the airline industry.

“This is a great new era for Virtual Airlines, We hope we Spark your imagination!” said Mr. Elias after encouraging any questions or comments to his personal email zelias@spark-jet.com. “We have an open-door policy and would love everyone and anyone to tell us what they think”