Qatar Airways Virtual Poised to be Industry Leader
It has been two weeks since the launch of Qatar Airways Virtual, the first and only VA to have the official sanction of the real-world carrier that it replicates. Spearheaded by a real-world Qatar Airways pilot, Qatar Airways Virtual uses Mike Smith’s Virtual Airline Financial System (VAFS) to track flights and maintains a rank-based system that allows pilots to work their way up from the narrow-bodied Airbus A319, A320, and A321 to the heavy wide-bodied Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330 and A340. … Continue reading ‘Qatar Airways Virtual Poised to be Industry Leader’
Bourne Aviation Now Complete After Recent Additions
The Bourne Aviation group is now complete with the approval of the final ten of its now 35 virtual airline-stong coalition. Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, TAM Brasil, Hawaiian Airlines, TAP Portugal, Austrian Airlines, TACA Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Korean Air are now a part of Bourne Aviation; for a complete list of current alliance members can be found at: http://www.bourneaviation.com/virtualairlines.php … Continue reading ‘Bourne Aviation Now Complete After Recent Additions’
EastJet Virtual Receives Boost from Confident Investors
EastJet Virtual, the low cost carrier based out of Cincinnati/North Kentucky Int’l, has announced it has received a cash infusion after investors confidence grew with the news of a $17 Million profit for the first quarter of EastJet Virtual’s operations and the declining price of oil. Shawn Fitts, CEO, stated “in times of hardship, high prices and fewer seats on the market, this proves that the EastJet brand is a huge success.” Priding themselves in excellent customer service and industry leading on time performance, EastJet Virtual has continued to gain ground in the VA nation. … Continue reading ‘EastJet Virtual Receives Boost from Confident Investors’
VAFS Competitor Scheduled for Entry Februrary 2009
On Februrary 1, 2009, a new online pilot reporting system is scheduled to enter the FSX virtual airline market. Pirep Systems (www.pirepsystems.tk) is currently showcasing a demo version of their latest pirep software on their website and is looking to garner interest as they work toward a February 2009 launch. Envisioned as a competitor to Mike Smith’s Virtual Airline Financial System (VAFS), Pirep Systems is set to be the latest entry in a market with few players. … Continue reading ‘VAFS Competitor Scheduled for Entry Februrary 2009′
Viva Las Vegas: Premier Airways Moves to McCarran
Premier Airways recently announced they will be moving their hub from Mineta San Jose International Airport, California to McCarran International in Las Vegas Nevada. Premier Airways President and CEO stated “in our current economic challenges, we must utilize the attraction of an airport such as McCarran”. Paul Herman also stated “we will operate expanded flight operations from Las Vegas to the entire west coast as well as main destinations throughout the United States”. Premier Airways will operate from Concourse A beginning October 25, 2008. … Continue reading ‘Viva Las Vegas: Premier Airways Moves to McCarran’
The Hawaii Express ‘Contemporary’ Arrives Ahead of Schedule
Previously scheduled for creation early in 2009, The Hawaii Express (www.thehawaiiexpress.com) entry into the contemporary virtual airline market has been fast-tracked with the acquisition of an Airbus Industrie A380 aircraft. This move into the modern marketplace comes after weeks of deliberation over aircraft types, routes, and back-stories. The A380 represents a marked difference in available technology while still adhering to the common strategy of moving as many people to and from Hawaii as quickly as possible. … Continue reading ‘The Hawaii Express ‘Contemporary’ Arrives Ahead of Schedule’
Flock-Air First VA with FSX Mission
Flock-Air (Flock-Air.com) has published their own FSX Training Mission available to their members for free download. This stems from large numbers of requests for Training and Certification from its pilot base. Flock-Air Management has developed special training lessons for their members, creating FSX missions for single player. … Continue reading ‘Flock-Air First VA with FSX Mission’
SynerJet VA takes Synergy ATC Academy into the Skies
Synergy ATC Academy recently began the necessary steps to launch its virtual airline, SynerJet Virtual. Preliminary plans call for a Phoenix, Arizona (KPHX) and Dubai, U.A.E. (OMDB) base with a diverse fleet of aircraft in both passenger and cargo configurations. SynerJet is set to open to members of the Synergy Acadamies (ATC and Flight) and prospetive pilots should visit their website for more information. … Continue reading ‘SynerJet VA takes Synergy ATC Academy into the Skies’
Premier Airways Begins Canadian Service
Boston-based Premier Airways announced the introduction of Premier North this week, bringing inner Canadian service to the US based airline. Currently operating from Hamilton, Ontario, Premier North serves Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax and Boston. Premier North operates a small fleet of a Boeing 737-400 and a 737-700NG. Further expansion is expected in November to Thunder Bay, Moncton and Calgary. … Continue reading ‘Premier Airways Begins Canadian Service’
The Hawaii Express Set to Explore the Future of its Past
Early next year Hawaii-based, The Hawaii Express (www.thehawaiiexpress.com) will develop a mirror site meant to represent where the airline would have been in the year 2015 had it been allowed to exist that long. The current The Hawaii Express fleet and all schedules will not be affected. Pilot reports from both the 1983 and 2015 versions will be accepted.
The “new” aircraft being considered are: the CamSim A350-1000 and -900 versions in both passenger and a dedicated cargo configuration; the A350-800; and once the paint kit is released, the A360-200. The group is also considering the A380, but with the limited amount of routes available, this may over saturate the airline with aircraft that simply aren’t needed. The A350 is due for service entry in 2012 but the launch date for the A360, a direct A320 replacement, has not yet been announced. … Continue reading ‘The Hawaii Express Set to Explore the Future of its Past’
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