Corporate Air to acquire 2 caravan’s
Corporate Air, a Seattle based on demand cargo feeder service announced the acquisition of 2 Cessna Caravan 208B’s. The lease agreement provides Corporate Air with a total of two Caravan’s with the option of three more.
After talks with an Alaskan based financial firm “We sealed the deal” stated the airlines Operations Manager Christopher McGee. Both aircraft are slated to be based at our Seattle hub. “They are currently in South Dakota and Idaho however, we have sent pilots out for the repositioning of the aircraft”. … Continue reading ‘Corporate Air to acquire 2 caravan’s’
Dawn of a New Era event
The Indian Aviation has developed a lot in the past couple years. With the domestic carriers now flying International Routes, with the number of low cost carriers ever increasing, India seems to be another emerging giant in the field of Aviation. This without doubt is the dawn of new era in Indian Aviation. … Continue reading ‘Dawn of a New Era event’
FlyUK opens flying club
Fly UK, one of the UK’s leading virtual airlines, celebrating its 4th year of operations this year, has today launched a new flying club for its pilots.
The new flying club, which has bases in the UK at Cumbernauld, Sherburn and Shoreham allows pilots to have a break from the normal scheduled operations and hop into a light aircraft or helicopter for some VFR flying! Pilots are encouraged to fly on the airlines in-house FSD server, although also welcomes pilots to fly online on the IVAO/VATSIM networks. The club plans to organise regular group and adventure events as well as introducing a number of club tours, including a UK helicopter tour. Pilots have the use of a personal logbook to log flights and also have the option of taking up one2one training courses with the airlines in house Training Academy that includes an instructor who holds a real world PPL. … Continue reading ‘FlyUK opens flying club’
AirWeGo opens Rome base
After several months of negotiation, the Executive Management of the AirWeGo Virtual Airline Group are please to announce the opening of a brand new, and first European, fixed wing base at Rome - Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. … Continue reading ‘AirWeGo opens Rome base’
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Eurobelgian Airlines launched
After months of preparatory work, the new Eurobelgian Holding has started operations today.
Flanders Airlines, founded in 2006 has been asked to join the GlobalOne alliance. To meet with the targets of this alliance, the parent company of Flanders Airlines, the ACBA Group, has decided to reintegrate the airline inside a new holding.
The result of this decision can be found in the “Eurobelgian Holding”. The holding company will comprise two airlines: the existing, but changed Flanders Airlines and a new airline, named Eurobelgian Airlines.
Although both airlines are seen as two separated airlines, they will work under one AOC. This will result in one commercial website, one crew list and an extended cooperation. It can be seen as Flanders Airlines would be a franchise airline of Eurobelgian airlines with conservation of its own identity. … Continue reading ‘Eurobelgian Airlines launched’
EuroHarmony reaches 220 new pilots
On 5th September, EuroHarmony has reached 220 new pilots for the first time on their history.
Bruno, the president says “This is a true reward of our effort in order to give new features and innovations to our pilots”.
EuroHarmony’s 2008 objective is to reach December 31, 2008 with 250 new pilots.
For more information, visit http://www.euroharmony.com
Virtual Alaska Airlines to replace MD80’s
On 28th of August 2008, Alaska Airlines officially ceased operations of all MD80’s as they are officially retired and are being replaced by 737-800’s and other 737s. To reflect the real world operations of ASA, Virtual Alaska Airlines at Bourne Aviation will also discontinue the aircraft. … Continue reading ‘Virtual Alaska Airlines to replace MD80’s’
Eskimo VA revealed
A deal has been reached between two high profile VATSIM members regarding the development of an “Eskimo VA”. The project has been under lock and key for a couple of weeks however, some information has been provided from an unknown senior staff member.
“Eskimo VA will model the real world operations of Alaska Airlines. At this point in time we have not publicly released a timetable for development.” stated the senior staff member. Eskimo VA is predicted to become a Seattle-based carrier that collectively serves more than 70 destinations in the Western U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
We will follow this airline closely and publish more news about this new airline as it comes available.
FS Airpark looking for developers
FS Airpark is a new site for virtual pilots, particularly virtual airline pilots. Like a real airpark, FS Airpark is designed to be your home on the web. Pilots can get “paid” to fly for any virtual airline, or start their own within FS Airpark’s realistic economic environment. Pilots can also use their virtual money to buy airplanes, homes, FBOs, and more. … Continue reading ‘FS Airpark looking for developers’
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